The reactions of Donald Trump's Republican challengers clearly demonstrate the party's loyalty to Donald Trump. The new indictment certainly further strengthens Donald Trump in the short term in the race for the nomination.

But a possible presidential election in November 2024 could be a far greater challenge for Trump. A federal impeachment is extremely serious and could alienate centrist voters.. I was standing on the streets of lower Manhattan when the indictment, which included accounting offences, was brought in April this year. The streets were clogged and protesters—for and against—the former president lined the streets. The prosecution was weak at times and immediately suspicions were raised of a politically driven process.