In an interview on Tuesday, former President Trump hinted that Democrats could face prosecution in the future following his historic conviction in the New York criminal hush money trial.
Trump suggested that his own prosecution could set a precedent for political opponents to be targeted, echoing comments he has made since being charged with multiple criminal counts across various jurisdictions.
Trump questioned whether the next president could use prosecution as a means to target political opponents, citing examples such as Hillary Clinton’s handling of her cell phones and emails. He emphasized that it would be “terrible” to imprison a former president’s wife and secretary of state, but implied that it could happen.
Trump’s comments come after his conviction on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a hush money scheme during the 2016 campaign.
He plans to appeal the decision and has claimed that his legal issues are orchestrated by President Biden and his administration, despite no evidence supporting this claim. Attorney General Merrick Garland has denounced such rhetoric as “dangerous”.
Trump, who faces criminal charges in multiple states, has previously suggested that his prosecution could lead to future presidents targeting their opponents.
He has promised to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Joe Biden and his family if elected, but claims that “success” would be his ultimate revenge, not retaliation.
