Former President Donald Trump Indicted for Second Time, Implications for 2024 Presidential Race Could be Far-Reaching

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for a second time, and the implications for the 2024 presidential race could be far-reaching. On Thursday, CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez spoke to CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes about the decision by a New York grand jury in March to indict Trump due to the circumstances surrounding a “hush money” payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.

Gómez noted that the indictment did not appear to have hurt Trump’s favorability ratings in the polls. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy also weighed in on the indictment, tweeting: “Joe Biden kept classified documents for decades. I, and every American who believes in the rule of law, stand with President Trump against this grave injustice.”

The Manhattan District Attorney’s case has also been a source of controversy, with some accusing President Joe Biden of attempting to influence the outcome of the election by indicting the leading candidate opposing him. Trump’s attorney has confirmed the charges stemming from the federal investigation of Trump’s handling of sensitive government documents after leaving the White House.

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson released a statement on the indictment, saying: “Donald Trump is entitled to the presumption of innocence, but the ongoing criminal proceedings will be a major distraction.” Hutchinson added that it is “unconscionable for a President to indict the leading candidate opposing him.”

The implications of the indictment for the 2024 presidential race remain to be seen, but it is clear that the decision to indict Trump has sparked a great deal of debate and controversy. As the case continues to unfold, the public will be watching closely to see how it affects the upcoming election.