In an unparalleled legal maneuver, Donald Trump, the former president, who has deftly navigated two impeachments and numerous legal skirmishes in his varied career, is planning a daring response to a 37-count federal indictment: a no-prison plea deal, informed sources divulge to The National ENQUIRER.
While progressive commentators may be eager to see Trump behind bars for alleged violations of the Espionage Act and purported efforts to obstruct justice, insiders hint that the flamboyant mogul's legal counsel is devising an arrangement with federal prosecutors. The proposed deal, a plea of nolo contendere (or no contest), would not only potentially spare Trump from imprisonment but would also permit him to maintain his presidential campaign.
"Trump is certain that he has a substantial upper hand, foreseeing the national disarray that would ensue from a public trial of a past president, particularly one with such fervent supporters," an insider within Washington discloses. “He’s persuaded that this kind of arrangement would serve everybody’s best interests.”
In a landmark development on June 8, Trump, 77, became the first former commander-in-chief to be indicted by a federal grand jury. The multi-count charges against him involve alleged mishandling of classified documents and alleged attempts to obstruct officials' efforts to recover them. Despite the potential of 75 years in jail, Trump has dismissed the prosecutors as “brutes and lowlifes” and affirmed his commitment to the 2024 presidential race.
Despite maintaining his innocence, insiders reveal that Trump sees the nolo contendere plea as a strategic move to energize his supporters and catalyze political donations.
Trump, after his indictment, swiftly mobilized a call-to-action for his followers to rally outside his arraignment hearing. However, the turnout was underwhelming.
The beleaguered tycoon is betting on public indignation, particularly among Republicans, at his aggressive prosecution compared to the apparent lack of legal action against Democratic counterparts such as President Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton for similar actions. “Trump is aware that a federal trial—while Biden and Hillary seemingly get a free pass—will ignite social discord that would make the January 6 insurrection seem tame by comparison,” suggests a political analyst.
The former POTUS's audacious fundraising drive following his federal indictment has raised eyebrows. A plea from his team for donations claims the funds will fuel Trump's defense. However, insiders allege that a significant portion of the money will directly benefit Trump himself.
A legal standoff is brewing, one that could redefine the boundaries of political and legal norms, a fact that could either lead to unprecedented public unrest or a quiet settlement that keeps the peace. This high-stakes game, initiated by Trump, continues to unfold.