"Trump's Challenging January: Court Dates Clash with 2024 Primaries"

Former President Donald Trump is facing a tumultuous start to the New Year with a series of legal battles that could impact his 2024 presidential campaign. He is currently leading the Republican nomination race despite a civil fraud trial and a defamation trial set to begin in January. Trump also faces four criminal trials, including charges related to the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents. Additionally, his eligibility to appear on state primary ballots is being challenged in multiple states under the insurrection clause of the Constitution. Despite these challenges, Trump maintains a strong lead in GOP polls and is also polling well against President Joe Biden for a potential 2020 rematch.