The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1788 – BREAKING: Trump’s FOURTH Indictment Hits In Georgia

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the breaking news of Fulton County DA Fanny Willis filing a massive Rico indictment against Donald Trump and 18 alleged co-conspirators. The indictment accuses Trump and his allies of a criminal enterprise to overturn the 2020 election loss in Georgia. Ben analyzes the details of the indictment and explores the potential legal implications for Trump and the Republican Party.

Main Takeaways

Trump’s Fourth Indictment Hits in Georgia

• Fulton County DA Fanny Willis files massive Rico indictment against Donald Trump and 18 alleged co-conspirators
• Indictment accuses Trump and allies of criminal enterprise to overturn 2020 election loss in Georgia
• 98-page indictment details dozens of acts to undo Trump’s defeat, including harassing election workers and attempting to persuade lawmakers to ignore voters
• Indictment also outlines a plot involving one of Trump’s lawyers in accessing voting machines in rural Georgia County to steal data
• Indictment includes 41 felony counts and charges every individual with violating Georgia’s Racketeer, Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

The Implications of Rico Charges

• Rico, the racketeer influence and corrupt organizations act, was passed in 1970 to make it easier to charge upper-level gangsters with the crimes of their subordinates
• Rico requires at least a couple of acts of racketeering activity committed within 10 years of each other and a criminal conspiracy in furtherance of a crime
• The goal of indicting everyone together is to make it easier to flip all of the associates by threatening them with the highest level charges
• This is a state case, which means even if Donald Trump were elected president, he could not pardon himself of any charge for what he was found guilty in the state of Georgia
• Conspiracy to commit a crime involves planning to commit a crime and taking steps towards it

Trump’s Intent and Legal Strategies

• Acts that Trump and associates are accused of are acts in furtherance of a crime
• The real question is whether it was in furtherance of a criminal activity
• The accusation is that Trump wanted to overturn the results of the Georgia election through illegal means and pressuring people to do it illegally
• The open question is whether Trump actively believed he won the Georgia election and pursued legal strategies or knew he lost and attempted to overthrow the election
• Donald Trump tweeted that David Perdue lost due to voter fraud

The Potential Impact on Trump and the Republican Party

• Four major criminal cases have come down in the last five months against the leading Republican contender for the presidency
• Fanny Willis has given Donald Trump a deadline to turn himself in by noon on Friday, August 25th, 2023
• Trump is facing 13 charges and up to 71 years in jail
• Trump is facing 14 charges in Washington, DC and a bevy of charges in the classified documents case
• Trump is in serious jeopardy of going to jail and cannot pardon himself because this is a state case

Summary

The Rico Indictment Against Trump in Georgia

Fulton County DA Fanny Willis has filed a massive Rico indictment against Donald Trump and 18 alleged co-conspirators. The indictment accuses Trump and his allies of a criminal enterprise to overturn the 2020 election loss in Georgia. It includes 41 felony counts and charges every individual with violating Georgia’s Racketeer, Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The indictment details numerous acts, such as harassing election workers and attempting to persuade lawmakers to ignore voters. It also outlines a plot involving one of Trump’s lawyers in accessing voting machines to steal data. The goal of indicting everyone together is to make it easier to flip associates by threatening them with high-level charges.

The Implications of Rico Charges and Trump’s Intent

Rico, passed in 1970, allows for easier charging of upper-level criminals. It requires acts of racketeering activity within a certain timeframe and a criminal conspiracy in furtherance of a crime. The indictment raises questions about Trump’s intent and legal strategies. The accusation is that Trump wanted to overturn the Georgia election through illegal means and pressuring others to do so. The real question is whether these acts were in furtherance of a criminal activity. Trump’s tweets suggesting voter fraud and his pursuit of legal strategies are under scrutiny.

The Potential Impact on Trump and the Republican Party

With four major criminal cases against Trump in the last five months, he faces serious legal jeopardy. Fanny Willis has given him a deadline to turn himself in, and he could face up to 71 years in jail. This state case poses a significant threat as Trump cannot pardon himself. The potential impact on the Republican Party is significant, as their leading contender for the presidency is facing multiple charges. The outcome of these cases could have implications for the 2024 election.

Conclusion

The Rico indictment against Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators in Georgia signifies a major legal challenge for Trump and the Republican Party. The indictment accuses them of a criminal enterprise to overturn the 2020 election results. The implications of Rico charges, Trump’s intent, and the potential impact on the Republican Party are all significant factors to consider. The outcome of these cases could have lasting consequences for Trump’s political future and the dynamics of the 2024 election.