Georgia law professor Anthony Michael Kreis shared that the state’s racketeering case against Donald Trump might not proceed for several years. He suggested that by then, there may be no political will to put Trump on trial, meaning the charges could ultimately go unaddressed.
Will Donald Trump Be Tried In Georgia?
Speaking to a leading news portal, Kreis stated, “The bottom line is that Donald Trump will not be tried in the state of Georgia.” He explained that a sitting president wouldn’t be tried while in office, so the case would have to wait until after 2029 when Trump potentially leaves office.
“Will there be any political appetite by the end of the second Trump administration to try him in Georgia? That’s a long time from the initial crimes,” Kreis added.
What Charges Is Donald Trump Facing In Georgia?
Trump is facing charges in Georgia for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results. The broad racketeering case accuses Trump and 18 others of being part of a multi-state effort to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.
Though the trial was initially set to start in August 2024, it has been delayed multiple times.
Since the case involves state laws, Trump cannot pardon himself in Georgia. However, the other defendants in the case don’t have the luxury of halting their proceedings. Kreis noted that they could opt for plea deals and potentially provide information to avoid responsibility, speculating that they might hope the case against Trump would be dismissed by 2029.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who filed the charges, was reelected in Tuesday’s election.
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