Some fear the first-ever prosecution of a former U.S. president could undermine more consequential cases. Trump supporters and critics have voiced doubts over the case’s legal merits, and Washington D.C. analysts are focused on the effect the charges could have on Trump’s third bid for the White House. Trump’s base is said to be “simply too bought-in” to abandon him, and his GOP rivals fully understand his cult-like devotion. However, the tide of Republican opinion is showing the first signs of turning as the party’s push for expansion in 2024 is overshadowed by Trump’s mushrooming scandals.
Nicholas Creel, a political analyst at Georgia College and State University commented on the matter, saying:
“Even now, we see Trump’s Republican competitors, such as former Vice President Pence, actively defending him in this scandal instead of using it to attack him for his own gain… This indicates that Trump’s GOP rivals fully understand how his base has an unshakable cult-like devotion to him, one that isn’t letting up any time soon.”
Trump campaign raises $7 million in donations following indictment announcement
According to Jason Miller, a senior advisor to former President Trump, the Trump campaign has raised $7 million in donations since Trump’s indictment in New York was announced last week. The campaign reported that $4 million was raised within the first 24 hours after the news broke, with over a quarter of the donations coming from first-time donors to Trump’s campaign.
Trump campaign boasts of average $34 donation from “hardworking patriots”
The Trump campaign has emphasized that the average donation amount is only $34, which they say demonstrates the support of an “unmatched coalition of hardworking patriots” who are tired of special interest donors like George Soros influencing elections. The campaign also stated that Americans from all 50 states donated to President Trump’s campaign within the first five hours of the indictment.
More than 16,000 volunteers sign up to help Trump campaign
Newsmax reported that more than 16,000 volunteers signed up to assist the Trump campaign within the first 24 hours after the indictment was announced. On Sunday, Trump expressed his gratitude for the support and love he has received from his followers against “Radical Left Insurrectionists, Extortionists, Crooked Politicians and Thugs” that he believes are destroying the country.
Trump leads 2024 primary polls despite legal battles
Despite facing legal battles, former President Trump is leading by at least 30 points in most 2024 primary polls, according to Trafalgar and McLaughlin & Associates. Many Americans see Trump’s legal battles as a sign of a duplicitous justice system.
Trump scheduled for arraignment in New York on unknown charges
On Tuesday, former President Trump is scheduled for arraignment in New York on charges related to the “hush money” case involving Stormy Daniels. Protests and rallies are expected to take place in New York and will be covered by the RSBN broadcast team.
Title: Trump to deliver post-arraignment remarks from Mar-a-Lago
After his arraignment, former President Trump is scheduled to deliver post-arraignment remarks from his home in Mar-a-Lago at 8:15 p.m. EDT. His remarks will be broadcasted on RSBN, pending opposition from the potential gag-order, which would limit Trump’s ability to discuss the ongoing case.
