Indictment in Georgia

Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat anticipates that a mugshot will be taken of former President Donald Trump if he is indicted in Georgia relating to an investigation into the 2020 election, saying:

“Unless somebody tells me differently, we are following our normal practices, and so it doesn’t matter your status, we’ll have a mugshot ready for you.”

• District Attorney Fani Willis has been probing alleged attempts by Trump and his cohorts to manipulate the 2020 presidential results. Willis indicated her team is prepared for action during the ongoing term of the Fulton County Superior Court.
• If this transpires, it would be Trump’s fourth indictment for the year, as earlier this week Trump was presented with his third indictment.

Historical Context

• Donald Trump holds the distinction of being the first President to face both indictment and criminal charges.
• He has been indicted three times so far, and the number of charges against him currently stands at 78 felonies.
• These numbers are expected to increase further, and many are viewing these circumstances as a politically motivated witch hunt.
• In contrast, historical examples show other Presidents faced different situations with the law:

Ulysses S. Grant was arrested for speeding on his horse during his presidency in 1872 but was not charged, as it was not a significant crime.

Richard Nixon was named an unindicted co-conspirator during the Watergate scandal, but he resigned before impeachment proceedings concluded. He was later pardoned by his successor, Gerald Ford, which prevented any criminal charges against him.

Previous Indictments and Procedures

• Trump faced earlier indictments in New York this year, connected to a hush-money case. During his April arraignment, he was fingerprinted.
• Special counsel Jack Smith brought additional indictments against Trump, involving his handling of sensitive documents and the 2020 election.
• For a Florida arraignment, Trump was once again fingerprinted, but marshals refrained from taking a mugshot due to his high recognizability.
• The decision not to take a mugshot caused outrage among certain individuals, particularly those on the left who sought to see Trump humiliated.

Trump’s Position and Prospective 2024 Run

• Donald Trump maintains his denial of any wrongdoing and claims that the numerous investigations against him are politically motivated, led by adversaries.
• Despite the ongoing investigations and controversies, he is currently viewed as the leading contender for the Republican Party’s nomination in the 2024 presidential race.