According to who you talk to, Donald Trump’s trial for allegedly trying to rig the 2020 election might last 70 days. Or within 3 years.
These are the implied opening statements made by the prosecution and defense teams when the planning stage of the former president’s 3 criminal prosecutions begins. This case is the most serious and complex of the 3.
On Thursday, Trump was charged with 4 criminal charges alleging that he attempted to prevent the transfer of presidential power and deny Americans an efficient and legal election process. Part of this alleged attempt was to cast doubt on President Joe Biden’s victory by launching a campaign of falsehoods and misinformation.
Prosecutors claim that Trump tried to use the violent mob attack on the Capitol, which marked the final day of his reelection campaign, to further advance his goals.