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The status of president of the United States has protected him until now. If Donald Trump (74) was removed from office, things could become difficult for him. Many personal lawsuits are threatened. And even prison, as middleeasteye.net writes.
The list of crimes that Trump could be charged with is long.
Fraud
One of the most serious cases is the investigation of the financial operations of the Trump Organization. Manhattan prosecutors had declared that Trump may have been guilty of a variety of crimes, including tax, banking and insurance fraud, and falsifying business records. Until now, Trump had blocked the documents.
Obstruction of justice
Robert Mueller (76), who investigated Russia’s interference in the 2016 US elections, accuses Trump of obstructing the judiciary in his investigations. Whether a Biden government will file charges depends on the choice of the attorney general, the portal writes.
violation
There are several allegations of sexual harassment against Trump. Columnist E. Jean Carroll (76) even claims that Trump raped her 20 years ago. Several women may now take action against Trump.
Violation of the campaign finance law
In 2018, Trump’s attorney, Michael Cohen, 54, was sentenced to three years in prison after confessing to violating campaign finance laws and tax fraud. Cohen said Trump ordered 41-year-old porn actress Stormy Daniels to pay money for silence. She had claimed to have had an affair with Trump.
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Own advantage
A passage in the US constitution prohibits presidents from obtaining personal benefits from their relationships with other states without the approval of Congress. Trump had received numerous gifts, many of them from Saudi Arabia, such as a pure silver dagger and a mother-of-pearl sheath. In addition, he allowed many state guests to stay in hotels of his Trump organization and took care of the expenses.
Assassination of Soleimani
After the fatal attack by US troops against Iranian terrorist General Qassem Soleimani († 62), the Iranian government announced that it would sue Trump for murder in the International Criminal Court. Although no lawsuit has been filed, there is evidence that Trump violated international law with the attack.
Statements on the Khashoggi murder
What does Trump know about the assassination of the critic of the Saudi regime Jamal Khashoggi († 59), who was assassinated in Istanbul in 2018? Because the Saudi royal family is suspected of being behind the murder, Trump could be forced to testify. Trump has a close relationship with the Saudi monarchs.
Coordinated approach
Now there is even a proposal to start a coordinated investigation into all of Trump’s crimes. Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell (39) of California proposes the establishment of a “Presidential Crimes Commission” made up of independent prosecutors. Swalwell: “The commission should investigate those who made a corrupt president possible.”
It will be difficult for Trump if he votes out of office. David Johnston (71), who wrote a biography on Trump, is convinced that if he is defeated, Trump will face a prison sentence. (gf)
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