Former Trump attorney Joe Tacopina has stated that it is “absolutely” possible for former President Donald Trump to be convicted in the face of the criminal indictments he is currently facing. Tacopina, who recently withdrew from Trump’s legal team, made these remarks during an appearance on MSNBC’s “Politics Nation.” When asked about the likelihood of a jury convicting the former president, Tacopina responded, “Is it possible? Absolutely. You have a jury of twelve who’s going to ultimately decide this.”
While acknowledging the presence of a potential political bias in some of the cases, Tacopina emphasized that the indictments against Trump are not invalid, as they were voted on by a grand jury. He highlighted the fact that it would be premature to dismiss the possibility of conviction or sentencing for the former president.
Trump faced four indictments last year, including charges related to alleged election interference in Georgia, alleged falsification of business records in New York City, and multiple felony counts for the alleged improper retention of classified records at his Mar-a-Lago home. Additionally, he faced four federal charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot in Washington, D.C.
Last week, Trump appeared in Manhattan civil court for a defamation suit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape. Trump denied the claim, leading Carroll to sue him for defamation. Despite these legal challenges, Trump continues to lead in the polls for the Republican presidential nomination.
As the 2024 campaign unfolds, it remains to be seen how these legal matters will impact Trump’s political future. Stay updated with the latest developments from the campaign trail, exclusive interviews, and more by subscribing to our newsletter.
