Former President Donald Trump’s recent indictment, announced by Special Counsel Jack Smith, follows a noticeable pattern seen in previous situations. It seems that Trump’s indictments often come at the same time as, or just after, negative legal news concerning President Joe Biden and his family.
This coincidental timing has occurred multiple times in the past. For example, back in April, Trump was indicted in Manhattan for his involvement in the Stormy Daniels’ payments, which happened on the same day that former Biden aide Kathy Chung testified about mishandling classified documents. Similarly, in June, as Trump faced an indictment in Miami, lawmakers revealed that Biden and his son, Hunter, had received payments from Burisma. Later that month, a superseding indictment was filed after Hunter Biden’s plea bargain fell through in court. Most recently, Trump’s indictment came shortly after Hunter Biden’s business associate testified about Biden’s involvement in financial dealings.
The headlines on Tuesday only added to Trump’s popularity, with polls indicating his strong position in the race for the Republican presidential nomination and the potential for defeating Biden in a rematch in 2024.
While it is possible that this timing is coincidental, many have raised concerns about the impartiality of the Department of Justice and have questioned its political agenda. Attorney General Merrick Garland now faces the challenge of convincing the American people that these investigations are not being influenced by political motives.
