00:00Hello there, today we unpack the intricate legal challenges facing Donald Trump as he
00:06prepares to return to White House.
00:09From criminal convictions to civil lawsuits, the former and soon-to-be the new President
00:14of the United States' legal entanglements are making history.
00:19What happens next?
00:20Will justice prevail or will the presidency shield Trump from these cases?
00:25Let's dive in.
00:26I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your
00:3347th president and your 45th president.
00:46Let's start with the criminal cases first.
00:49Donald Trump is facing a cascade of charges across jurisdictions.
00:54In New York, he was convicted for falsifying business records, a Class E felony, and now
01:00awaits sentencing.
01:02This case, led by DA Alvin Bragg, has sparked widespread attention and potential prison
01:08time remains on the table.
01:10In Georgia, Trump faces election interference charges.
01:14While this case has been marred by controversies, including allegations against the special
01:19prosecutor, it's still alive in court.
01:23At the federal level, Trump is charged with mishandling classified documents.
01:27Though initially dismissed on a technicality, the case is now under appeal, showcasing the
01:33complexities of presidential immunity.
01:42One of the pivotal debates revolves around presidential immunity.
01:46The Supreme Court recently ruled that former presidents are immune from prosecution for
01:51official acts.
01:52However, this doesn't extend to Trump's personal misconduct, such as the harsh money
01:57payments to adult film actress Tommy Daniels.
02:01In a landmark ruling, New York Justice Juan Marchand clarified that Trump's actions
02:08concealing payments and falsifying business records were unofficial acts, making him ineligible
02:14for immunity, despite his legal team's efforts to overturn the conviction the ruling
02:19stands as of now.
02:26What happens when Trump takes the office again?
02:30Historically, sitting presidents are immune from prosecution, and Trump could use this
02:35shield to halt federal cases.
02:38Presidential pardons are another tool at his disposal, and legal experts believe the Supreme
02:43Court would likely uphold a self-pardon.
02:46However, state cases are trickier.
02:49Georgia's election interference case, the instance, falls outside the federal pardons
02:55and reach.
02:56Yet, even state cases could be paused under the principle of separation of powers, ensuring
03:01that the presidency remains unobstructed.
03:10Adding to the legal drama, a New York judge rejected Trump's claim of presidential immunity
03:14in the Harshwani case.
03:16As mentioned earlier, Justice Marchand ruled that payments to Stormy Daniels were personal
03:22and not official acts.
03:24The jury had earlier found Trump guilty of 34 felonies in the case, and Judge Marchand
03:28deemed overwhelming evidence enough to uphold the conviction.
03:33Trump's spokesperson slammed the decision as unconstitutional, labeling it as part of
03:38a broader witch hunt.
03:40Meanwhile, the public remains divided on whether these legal battles are politically motivated.
03:50The broader question remains, are these cases about justice or political vengeance?
03:57Critiques argue that Trump has been targeted in Democratic strongholds, fueling perceptions
04:02of bias.
04:03Trump himself has vowed retaliation against his political opponents, raising concerns
04:09about escalating partisanship.
04:17Donald Trump's legal saga is far from over.
04:20His presidency may shield him from some cases, but others could shape the narrative of his
04:25second term.
04:26As history unfolds, these battles will leave an indelible mark on the American politics.
04:32Stay with us for the latest updates.
04:34For now, this is Pankaj Mishra, signing off.
04:39Stay on India.com for more updates.
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