Consider This from NPR What Happens To The Investigations Involving Now-Candidate Trump?
Nov 16, 2022
Former President Trump's 2024 campaign is shadowed by serious legal challenges, including investigations tied to the January 6 insurrection and secret documents at Mar-a-Lago. Legal expert Barbara McQuade discusses how his candidacy could influence these proceedings. Meanwhile, NPR's David Folkenflik highlights a shift in media dynamics, revealing that Rupert Murdoch's conservative outlets are reassessing their support for Trump. The podcast examines the broader implications of these intertwined legal and political narratives on the Republican Party.
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Winsome Sears Criticizes Trump
- Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, once a Trump supporter, now criticizes him.
- She cites Trump's negative impact on Republicans in the midterm elections.
Murdoch Media Cooling on Trump
- Rupert Murdoch's media empire, once a staunch Trump ally, is showing signs of distancing itself.
- Fox News host Jesse Watters expressed uncertainty about Trump's electability in 2024.
Legality of Investigating Candidates
- There's no legal prohibition against investigating a presidential candidate.
- However, the political implications of investigating a candidate from one's own party are significant.