Special Poll
- Most risky:
- Georgia criminal solicitation: This charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
- Second most risky:
- New York State criminal tax fraud: This charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
- Third most risky:
- New York State criminal insurance fraud: This charge carries a maximum sentence of 4 years in prison.
- Least risky:
- District of Columbia criminal false statements: This charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
Here is a more detailed explanation of each charge:
- Georgia criminal solicitation: This charge stems from Trump’s alleged attempt to pressure Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
- New York State criminal tax fraud: This charge stems from Trump’s alleged undervaluation of his assets for tax purposes. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
- New York State criminal insurance fraud: This charge stems from Trump’s alleged use of his charitable foundation for personal and political gain. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 4 years in prison.
- District of Columbia criminal false statements: This charge stems from Trump’s alleged attempts to obstruct the investigation into the January 6th attack on the Capitol. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
It is important to note that Trump has not been convicted of any crimes and he has denied all wrongdoing. However, the fact that he is facing multiple criminal charges is a serious matter and could have a significant impact on his future.
The ranking of the charges by risk is subjective and depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the charges, the likelihood of conviction, and the potential sentence. However, the Georgia solicitation charge is generally considered to be the most risky for Trump because it is a federal charge and carries a lengthy prison sentence. The New York State tax fraud charge is also considered to be risky because it is a serious charge and Trump has a history of financial misconduct. The New York State insurance fraud charge and the Washington, D.C. false statements charge are less risky, but they could still result in a prison sentence.
The outcome of the criminal cases against Trump is uncertain. However, the fact that he is facing multiple charges is a serious matter and could have a significant impact on his future.