Former President Donald J. Trump’s legal troubles continue to mount as he faces federal charges in multiple cases across the country. While his criminal trial in Manhattan recently concluded with a guilty verdict on 34 counts of falsifying business records, he still has pending cases in Florida, Washington, D.C., and Georgia.
In the Florida case, Trump is accused of illegally retaining classified documents after leaving office and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them. The trial has been delayed as his lawyers seek to have the charges dismissed, citing various legal issues. Judge Aileen M. Cannon has not yet set a new trial date, making it unlikely to proceed before the November election.
In Washington, Trump faces charges of election subversion following his loss in the 2020 election. The case has been on hold as courts consider his claim of immunity for actions taken while president. A Supreme Court ruling on the immunity issue will determine the trial’s timeline.
The Georgia election case, brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis, involves Trump and 18 allies in a racketeering case. Delays in the trial stem from conflicts of interest and unresolved pretrial motions. Legal observers anticipate a trial next year, but the outcome may be impacted if Trump is elected president.
Despite the legal challenges, several defendants in the Georgia case have already pleaded guilty, including Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro. Jenna Ellis, another defendant and former Trump lawyer, expressed regret during her guilty plea, highlighting the complexities and consequences of the legal battles facing the former president.
