(DailyAnswer.org) – Following Donald Trump’s projected win in the 2024 presidential election, his team and supporters are rallying around the message of unity and moving the country forward. Among those voicing their support for dismissing Trump’s legal cases is Bill Barr, Trump’s former attorney general. Barr, who served in Trump’s first administration, argues that the cases against Trump should be dropped, especially given that voters made their choice with full knowledge of the allegations against him.
Barr explained his stance in an interview with Fox News Digital, emphasizing that the election results speak for themselves. He called for prosecutors, including U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, to respect the decision of the voters. “The American people have spoken clearly,” Barr said. “They chose President Trump to lead the country for another term, despite knowing about these cases. It’s time to dismiss them and move on.”
Some of Trump’s legal troubles have already hit snags. In Florida, a federal judge dismissed a case involving classified documents due to procedural issues. Similarly, a Supreme Court ruling recently strengthened presidential immunity, making it harder for prosecutors to go after Trump on actions he took in office. Barr believes these legal decisions weaken the cases, which he says have been thoroughly debated in public and effectively dismissed by the voters themselves.
Once Trump assumes office in January, he will have executive power to potentially halt federal cases. For instance, a Trump-appointed attorney general could stop cases brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, one of which involves Trump’s alleged efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. However, Barr notes that state-level cases, such as those in New York and Georgia, are outside Trump’s control.
In Georgia, Trump faces allegations of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. In New York, he has been convicted of falsifying business records related to a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels and awaits sentencing. Barr argues that continuing these cases is unnecessary and would only distract the public from pressing national issues. In an earlier assessment of the federal charges against Trump, Barr highlighted concerns about the political implications of these cases and emphasized the need for clear boundaries in prosecutorial actions.
Barr urges local prosecutors to set aside these cases to prevent unnecessary divisions and focus on more important challenges. “The public interest now calls for unity and forward momentum,” he added, emphasizing that the country should focus on the real work ahead.
Whether prosecutors will heed Barr’s call remains to be seen. For now, Trump’s supporters are hopeful for a fresh start.
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