Here's the real reason Trump wants to announce his candidacy now -- and it's not about money

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

On Tuesday, writing for The Bulwark, former U.S. Attorney and Lawyers Defending American Democracy counsel Dennis Aftergut highlighted what he believes to be the core reason that former President Donald Trump is so eager to announce his 2024 presidential campaign as soon as possible.

"It’s not at all difficult to believe that Trump may be driven by ego, pride, and the competitive instinct; he hates to lose and seems most energized when attacking his potential rivals," wrote Aftergut, noting Trump's increasingly angry attacks on potential rival Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). "And then there is greed. Trump is constantly looking for ways to mix politics and profit, and it’s likely that a 'potential future president' can cut better deals than a mere 'disgraced former president.' Yesterday, on the eve of his pre-announced announcement, news broke that his company signed a lucrative contract with a major Saudi developer to brand a golf-housing-hotel development in Muscat, Oman, with the Trump name."

However, all of this is secondary to something else, wrote Aftergut: Trump is "scared witless at the possibility of prosecution" — and thinks being a presidential candidate will shield him from charges.

"It seems likely that indictments are on their way from Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis (over Trump’s interference in the 2020 election in Georgia) and from Attorney General Merrick Garland (over Trump’s purloined national security secrets taken to Mar-a-Lago)," wrote Aftergut. "By formally becoming a presidential candidate, Trump thinks he’ll get an edge on prosecutors. He craves his narrative: 'Dems are trying to take down an announced Republican candidate for President. UNPRECEDENTED!'"

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Predictable really.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. His being a private citizen and potential candidate DOES NOT protect him from indictment.

There are no clauses or laws saying a candidate for office is immune from indictment or prosecution.

TDFG carries a lot of criminal baggage. Dems are going to have a hey day labeling TDFG as a LIAR and criminal once the indictments for crimes committed during and after leaving the WH.

The NY state and Georgia cases are still ongoing. Then the oops about calling on the FBI and DOJ in 2018 to help DeSantis win, and the IRS to investigate the Tax returns of Jim Comey and Andrew McCabe. What has this man NOT had a hand in?

[Montauk6]

2. He'll do anything, ANYTHING, to keep his brand alive...

And maintain the attention that he joneses for 24/7.

[Justice matters.]

3. ummm.... the Saudis again, eh? Those who paid for cutting a reporter to pieces...

Those same Saudis who financed 19 highjackers 21 years ago, ummm?

[republianmushroom]

4. The ORANGE A-O doesn't think the DoJ will indict. Nor do I IMO

22 months and counting

[LetMyPeopleVote]

5. Being a candidate will have no effect on TFG being charged or prosecuted

[Martin68]

6. I agree with the OP's premise. While candidacy would not confer any legal protection against

investigation, indictment, or prosecution, it is true that the DOJ under Garland is being very careful to avoid even the perception that they are politically motivated in their investigations.

[TeamProg]

7. The Russian Mafia in FL will take care of TFG.. DeSantis will make sure of it.. Putin and

TFG can go down together.