AOC Admits Trump Has Been Hindered By Lawfare
In a recent statement, Democrat New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez remarked on the implications of ongoing lawfare against former President Donald Trump, admitting that it is hampering his ability to campaign effectively.
Ocasio-Cortez’s comments came during a press briefing outside Capitol Hill when asked about Trump’s forthcoming rally in the South Bronx. She noted that Trump’s choice of location for the rally in New York, a traditionally Democratic stronghold, was influenced by legal constraints — effectively admitting that Democrats’ decision to target Trump with lawfare Trump has successfully hindered his ability to campaign, which Trump’s supporters believe is intentional from Democrats concerned about President Joe Biden’s reelection chances.
“He’s doing [the rally] in the South Bronx — not to make a point, but because he’s got court, and the man practically has the legal version of an ankle bracelet around him,” Ocasio-Cortez stated. “And he can’t leave the five boroughs because he always has to be in court. And so it is truly an embarrassment to him.”
The legal challenges Trump faces primarily stem from a case in Manhattan, where District Attorney Alvin Bragg has accused him of improperly categorizing payments to his former lawyer, admitted perjurer Michael Cohen, as legal fees rather than campaign expenses. The charges allege that Trump sought to conceal payments made to silence Stormy Daniels, a former adult film actress, during his presidential campaign. This case has essentially been destroyed thanks to the testimony of Cohen, who admitted to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization.
While some supporters of Trump in New York entertain hopes of a Republican victory in the state, experts assert that New York is firmly Democratic-leaning, making it less strategically significant for a Republican candidate.
However, the greater concern for Trump, according to analysts, lies in his limited ability to campaign in battleground states such as Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Ongoing legal proceedings restrict his mobility, as he remains tied up in court appearances.
A recent poll by The New York Times and Siena College indicated Trump’s lead over Biden in key swing states among registered and likely voters. Yet, the duration of Trump’s legal battles threatens to erode this advantage.
In addition to the Manhattan case, Trump faces legal challenges in Washington D.C., Georgia, Florida and other jurisdictions, further complicating his campaign efforts. These legal battles not only consume resources but also limit Trump’s time for direct engagement with voters.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has capitalized on Trump’s legal woes, leveraging them in fundraising efforts. Biden recently mocked Trump’s scheduling constraints in a video, emphasizing the latter’s availability only on Wednesdays.
While some, like Biden, make light of the situation, others within the Democratic Party acknowledge the legal proceedings as a form of election interference, underscoring the broader implications of using legal avenues to target political opponents.
