Federal Prosecutors Preparing for 2024 Election

Trump's Potential Return Raises Concerns

Georgia Governor's Pardoning Powers Limited

Federal prosecutors are reportedly taking steps to prepare for the possibility that Donald Trump could be re-elected in 2024, knowing that his return to office could disrupt their ongoing criminal investigations.

One of the key concerns for prosecutors is that Trump may pardon allies who have been charged or convicted of crimes, potentially derailing their cases. Trump has already pardoned several associates, including former campaign manager Paul Manafort and former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Another concern is that Trump could use his pardon power to protect himself from prosecution. The Justice Department has been investigating Trump for potential obstruction of justice, campaign finance violations, and other crimes. If he is re-elected, he could pardon himself, effectively ending the investigations.

In addition to the federal concerns, there are also concerns at the state level. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican who has been a vocal critic of Trump, does not have the authority to pardon Trump for any potential federal crimes.

Presidential pardoning powers only extend to federal crimes, meaning that Trump would not be able to pardon himself or his associates for any state crimes that they may have committed.