Donald Trump indicted: Former president’s game plan to slow down criminal case

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday for an arraignment in a hush-money case. He is expected to lean on his legal team to contest the charges over the next few months. Many people anticipate Trump’s attorneys will seek to drag out any court proceedings in an attempt to wait out his opponents. This strategy has proven to be mixed in the past, and a criminal indictment presents different challenges. However, Trump still has options to delay his case, including filing appeals, moving the trial location, and reducing charges.

Another plausible tactic is to attempt to discredit key actors on the grand jury to prove that the charges are politically motivated or lack probable cause. Trump’s legal team may also use the timeline of the case to claim that trying him for an alleged offense from 2016 violates his constitutional rights. Regardless of the defense strategy chosen, one thing is clear – Trump will not accept a plea deal in the case.