Staff Reports
Byron York, the chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, has put forward an argument that the relentless pursuit of legal action against Donald Trump by the Department of Justice could have inadvertently boosted his chances in the upcoming 2024 election. Following Trump’s recent victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, it seems that each indictment against him led the public to rally rather than recoil. If anything, it appears that Smith’s crusade against Trump backfired spectacularly — much like a poorly timed gag reflex during a dinner party.
After the election results rolled in, special counsel Jack Smith endeavored to dismiss the Jan. 6 case, with U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan graciously complying Tuesday afternoon. Not only that, but an appellate court joined the party by granting Smith the chance to drop his ill-fated appeal regarding the classified documents case. Somewhere in an undisclosed location, those who hoped to see Trump tangled in legal knots are likely pulling out their hair. It seems the justice system, rather than acting as a gallant knight in shining armor, resembled a clown car filled with ineffective attorneys, where each attempt at indictment only fueled Trump’s popularity.
York did not mince words when discussing how polling data consistently improved with each attempt to smear the former president. The concept of lawfare, ironically intended to take Trump down, seemed to evoke a shrug from the public rather than outrage. York observed that by the time the public was introduced to the third indictment, interest waned significantly. What the opposition probably expected to incite passion and fury instead garnered apathetic remarks along the lines of “so what, they’re at it again.” Such continuous failed attempts at discrediting Trump are making the left look like an overzealous kid on a playground who just can’t learn to take a hint.
Moreover, York pointed to the possibility that if Pam Bondi, Trump’s proposed attorney general, takes action, federal employees involved in the ongoing cases against Trump might face some serious scrutiny, or more appropriately put, recommended firings. The idea of cleaning house appears to resonate strongly not just with Trump, but with the growing Republican consensus that this iteration of political warfare can’t be tolerated any further. One can only imagine the flurry of job applications from individuals wanting to get far away from the left’s gaze.
Trump’s legal battles ‘certainly’ contributed to his 2024 victory: Byron York https://t.co/vRKCeYaeEH
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) November 27, 2024
As Trump gears up for his inauguration in 2025, Smith’s plan to finish his grueling work and quit ahead of Trump’s swearing-in might resemble a kid hastily clearing the table before Dad gets home; understanding all too well that his days are numbered. Rumor has it that sources close to Smith indicate he is desperately trying to avoid being “unemployed” quicker than a reality TV star can sell a brand of hair gel. Republican lawmakers have taken to social media to toast Smith’s attempts at nipping the cases in the bud and push back against a narrative that reeks of politics over justice.
With Smith filing motions to dismiss these embarrassing cases, the message is loud and clear: the left needs to know when to fold ‘em. The more they push this farce, the more it seems to strengthen Trump’s narrative, turning potential opposition into unintentional endorsements. In the world of politics, sometimes, the harder someone tries to take you down, the stronger you stand. And as Trump focuses on assembling a cabinet that screams efficiency and urgency, it is evident he is keenly aware that time is of the essence. Whether Smith and his crew learn that lesson in time remains to be seen.
