By The FirstIn a recent statement made at “The Gathering,” an annual forum featuring conservative politicians and candidates, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp predicted that the trial of former President Donald Trump would not take place before the 2024 election.
Kemp, addressing the audience at the event hosted by talk radio personality Erick Erickson, expressed his opinion on the matter, stating, “One thing is certain about these indictments, in my mind and my opinion. This trial, despite what dates anybody is asking for, it is not going to happen before the election.”
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had previously filed a motion setting the trial date for March 4, 2024.
This proposed date immediately garnered controversy. Notably, it’s just a mere eight days before Georgia’s presidential primary and one day preceding the nation’s “Super Tuesday.” Many Republicans see this timing as problematic, arguing the trial could overshadow or impact the primary elections.
The trial in question comes after Monday’s indictment of Donald Trump and 18 of his allies in Georgia over their alleged attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
The comprehensive indictment, issued by District Attorney Willis, accused Trump of leading a “criminal enterprise” with the intent to overturn the election outcome. The indictment doesn’t stop with the former President. In total, it lists 18 defendants, inclusive of Trump, and carries a weighty 41 charges. Furthermore, there are 30 unindicted co-conspirators named within.
Among those indicted alongside Trump are several prominent figures, including lawyers Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman. Also named were former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and former Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark.
