Trump's Legal Defenses: Challenges and Consequences

Former President Donald Trump can raise several legal defenses against the federal charges brought by the special counsel, including arguing that his claims of election fraud were protected free speech, that he relied on the advice of lawyers, and that he genuinely believed the election was stolen from him. However, legal experts suggest that these defenses may not hold up based on the known facts and evidence. Trump's best strategy may be to delay the trial and hope for a return to the presidency, where he could potentially order the prosecution to be dropped or attempt to pardon himself.