Trump's arrest, while imminent, will wait until when/if he loses the Republican nomination.

[jaxexpat]

Justice is political. At least that's the way it seems to be shaking out.

[vlyons]

1. and if he doesn't lose the nomination, what then?

[jaxexpat]

8. Then he will walk free and the Republicans will do what they are destined to do,.....

fracture and become an even more fragmented minority party than they've secretly been for decades. All this while running a losing candidate.

[MineralMan]

2. Sez Who?

Just you? And who are you, if you don't mind, that you know what will happen?

[CommonHumanity]

6. Sez me?

Mineral man, I say this with respect and friendliness:

You are intelligent, interesting and well-spoken as well as having lots of good things to say. But, in my opinion, you sometimes sound a little condescending. Maybe posters don't have the depth of knowledge you have or ability to find the words to thoroughly explain themselves. I mean no harm to you. Really I don't, but why not avoid making others feel diminished if you can. Not a blanket criticism. Just a thought for possible consideration.

[MineralMan]

9. Well, when someone comes on DU and makes blanket statements like this

with no supporting evidence, I and others here are going to ask, or even demand, more information. We might even ask who the poster is and how they know what is going to happen.

That's not condescending, it's simply questioning a broad, unsupported statement.

Normally, a statement like the one in the OP cries out for supporting links and other information. However, if someone is just pulling such a statement out of thin air, the words, "I think" or In my opinion," should preface the statement.

Why should we not demand that such statements be supported in some way?

If I make such a statement, I'm going to expect someone to question it. So, if it's just my opinion or supposition, I'm going to say that. I'm not going to pretend that I have some sort of inside scoop on something.

You're welcome to question my approach. However, you'll always get my response to your questions.

[CommonHumanity]

21. I hear you

Thank you for replying to me! I agree with every one of your points 100%. Totally valid. Presenting information as a given with no background, context, backup or references is not helpful and, in fact, can set off alarm bells for no good reason.

I just meant maybe soften the delivery a little. Not everyone has the skills, capacities or sometimes just the spare brain power to present an appropriately backed-up post and for those folks it can be intimidating to post. I'm not particularly inferring that is the case for the person who posted the original statement since I know nothing about them. I'm just saying it might be intimidating for those who are less erudite. Maybe the post we're discussing isn't even a good example. I just know that sometimes I kind of shudder for the poster when replies have a flavor of criticism or condescension and that sometimes there is an gentler way to say things. I feel like I kind of got of track by making this case to you because you post is not the best example by far. It was just an example that came up. So apologize for that. I probably should have waited for a more explicit case.

[Demsrule86]

3. I don't believe that. The trial in New York is scheduled in March and and it appears an

indictment is imminent in both Georgia and the Documents case.

[Demsrule86]

4. Everything you wrote is incorrect. No link I see.

[Ocelot II]

5. And you know this how?

[sarisataka]

7. So, not "imminent"

[BlackSkimmer]

10. Thank you. You saved me from saying that.

"Imminent" might be one of the most overused adjectives on DU.

I still remember when Gaetz's arrest was imminent according to posters here.

[gab13by13]

11. Are you talking DOJ?

Fani Willis is going to indict numerous people, we know that because she said it. Politics has no effect on Fani.

The Alvin Bragg criminal trial is already scheduled for this March, no politics involved there.

I assume you must be talking about DOJ and it sure looks to me that DOJ is getting ready to indict. Once Trump is indicted the trial can happen later.

[Girard442]

12. Based only on past experience, my money is on Garland suspending...

...prosecution some time in April or May of 2024 because DOJ doesn't want to be seen interferring with the election.

[Ocelot II]

23. How much past experience do we have prosecuting former presidents

for obstruction of justice, violations of the espionage act, mishandling government documents, and interfering with official proceedings? None, right?

Based on that nonexistent past experience, how can any assumptions be made about what is likely to happen?

[jaxexpat]

25. Bingo, Girard442.

BTW, is that a Oldsmobile turntable?

[emulatorloo]

13. That's your opinion. We'll see how it plays out. Election is 18 months away if my math is right.

[Vinca]

14. I don't think so. That's nearly a year away and I can't imagine why there would

be that much of a delay. I think if it happens it will be this summer.

[emulatorloo]

18. Yes sounds like Smith is about done with Maralago Docs case, and he's got Pence's testimony on J6.

[kentuck]

15. Probably right.

It is political.

[GoodRaisin]

16. I think he's going to get arrested in August, in Georgia.

[Emile]

17. I question why it's taking so damn long!

[gab13by13]

19. Garland waited a year and a half

to seriously investigate Trump and his inner circle, Jack Smith is playing catch up.

Fani Willis started investigating Trump in March of 2021 and it has taken her this long to dot her i's and cross her t's because I believe she is going to run a RICO prosecution. DOJ should have done what Fani did, the fake elector scheme was done throughout numerous states, the trial should be held in DC, Trump will try to get Fani's trial moved out of Fulton county to a Magat friendly county.

[Fiendish Thingy]

20. I don't think so

When Smith or Willis are ready to indict, they’ll move forward, regardless of the calendar.

[Silent Type]

22. Could very well happen like that, or a 100 other scenarios. There is one trial tentatively scheduled

for March 2024, but a lot can happen.

Nobody knows what will happen, although many are convinced he will be indicated, convicted, and imprisoned. Of course, I was so convinced Patrick Fitzgerald was going to arrest george war bush that I woke up and checked the news several times a night for months.

[obamanut2012]

24. Link?

[malaise]

26. Nope

Coming sooner than that

[jaxexpat]

27. That's my hope as well.

I reserve the right to hope.