Trump Vows to Stay in 2024 Presidential Race Even if Convicted in NY Case
Former President Donald Trump made it clear on Tuesday that he is determined to run for president again in 2024, regardless of any legal challenges. In an interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, Trump was asked if he would drop out of the race if convicted in a New York case involving alleged hush-money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Tucker Carlson: “So they’re trying to prevent you from making to it the general election?”
Trump: “Yes.”
Carlson continued, saying: “By tying you up in lawsuits charging you with crimes.”
Trump: “The old Soviet process.”
Carlson: “The old Soviet process. You’ve described it as all legitimate If this goes to trial and you get convicted in the middle of a presidential campaign, how would you respond?”
Trump: “It’s so off the statute of limitations, years off, it’s hard to believe. You know, usually when you have something like this, the Democrats say he’s terribly guilty. The Democrats have even said, I’m innocent.”
Carlson: “Is there anything they could throw at you legally that would convince you to drop out the race? If you get convicted in this case in New York, would you drop out?”
Trump: “No, I’d never drop — it’s not my thing. I wouldn’t do it.”
TUCKER: “Is there anything they could throw at you legally that would convince you to drop out of the race?”
TRUMP: “I would never drop out. It’s not my thing. I wouldn’t do it.” pic.twitter.com/BBKngi3R3I
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) April 12, 2023
Legal Challenges Used to Prevent Trump’s Candidacy
Trump suggested that legal challenges are being used to prevent him from running in the 2024 presidential election. According to him, lawsuits and criminal charges are being brought against him in an attempt to tie him up and prevent him from participating in the election. Trump compared the legal process to “the old Soviet process,” describing it as a way to stifle opposition.
Statute of Limitations Makes Conviction Unlikely
Trump also pointed out that the statute of limitations for the charges against him is years away, making it highly unlikely that he would be convicted in the middle of a presidential campaign. He expressed disbelief that the charges were still being pursued, saying that in other cases, the Democrats would have declared him guilty, but in this case, even they had admitted he was innocent.
Trump’s Determination to Stay in the Race
Despite the legal challenges and the possibility of conviction, Trump’s determination to run for president again in 2024 seems unwavering. He has repeatedly hinted at a 2024 presidential run, and his comments on Tuesday underscored that he is not afraid of any legal challenges that may come his way. Whether or not he will ultimately be successful in his bid remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Trump is not backing down.
