
Recent judicial decisions have boosted Donald Trump’s campaign, leaving Democrats scrambling to regain footing in the 2024 presidential race.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Trump possesses immunity for “official acts” in a case brought by special counsel Jack Smith regarding the 2020 election challenge. This 6-3 verdict, penned by Chief Justice John Roberts, marks another victory for the former commander-in-chief.
GOP strategist Scott Jennings observed Trump’s recent “winning streak” on CNN, noting the stark contrast to his legal troubles just weeks ago. “From the moment he got convicted in New York, on a case that broadly unified the right, and he got his big cash infusion, to the debate implosion of Biden last week, to now, we know from the Supreme Court ruling today he’s not going to see the inside of a courtroom, outside of sentencing in New York before November,” Jennings stated.
The strategist highlighted Trump’s remarkable fortune, emphasizing its rarity in modern presidential campaigns. He pointed out that Democrats had hoped June would shift the race’s trajectory, but instead find themselves “in a nosedive” with no clear path forward.
Trump’s campaign coffers swelled by over $140 million following his New York conviction. Additionally, the Supreme Court recently ruled that federal prosecutors overstepped with an obstruction statute used in Smith’s indictment.
These developments, coupled with President Biden’s widely criticized debate performance on CNN, have contributed to Trump’s current lead in national polls. The RealClearPolling average shows Trump ahead by 1.9% in a head-to-head matchup, with his advantage growing to 2.9% when independent and third-party candidates are included.
As the 2024 election approaches, Trump’s legal and political fortunes appear to be aligning, presenting a formidable challenge to his opponents.