Former President Donald Trump arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, after his appearance at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House. The Washington Post captured his arrival in a photograph. In response to his recent arraignment on charges related to the 2020 presidential race, Trump called for the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in the upcoming 2024 contest. Despite the irony of the situation, as Trump is accused of election interference himself, he argued that dealing with ongoing legal battles constitutes election interference. Trump expressed frustration with the lawsuits brought against him, claiming they require a significant amount of time and money to address, taking away resources that could be used for campaigning. He asserted that he leads in all polls, including against “Crooked Joe,” but believes the playing field is not level. Trump declared that this situation amounts to election interference and called upon the Supreme Court to get involved. It remains uncertain what exactly Trump expects the high court to do regarding his 78 criminal charges, as their jurisdiction mainly covers appellate cases. Later, Trump questioned the constitutionality of the court cases against him, insinuating they hinder his ability to campaign. CNBC reached out to the Supreme Court and a Trump campaign spokesman for comments, but there was no immediate response. The former president was charged with four criminal counts related to his attempts to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden. The indictment alleges a conspiracy involving Trump and several co-conspirators, who violated federal statutes, including Conspiracy to Defraud the United States. The indictment primarily focuses on Trump’s actions leading up to and during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot orchestrated by a pro-Trump mob. Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges in federal court, with him suggesting the case should be moved out of Washington, D.C., to a state like West Virginia, which tends to lean Republican. This marks the third time this year that the former president has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges. The arraignment may not be the last, as Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to seek indictments in Georgia. Despite the legal troubles, Trump’s popularity among Republican primary voters remains high. Recent polls show him leading by significant margins over potential GOP competitors like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In Iowa, an influential state for Republicans, Trump maintains a commanding lead.
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