In his recent critical appraisal, Glenn Kirschner, a former federal prosecutor, expressed significant concerns about the possible repercussions of Donald Trump's continued liberty in the face of multiple legal challenges.
Glenn Kirschner's skepticism centers on the judicial inaction toward potentially detaining Donald Trump amidst escalating legal complications and his inflammatory rhetoric, The Daily Caller reported.
At a recent rally, Trump implied that robust law enforcement measures could effectively curtail retail theft, a statement that has only added to the controversies surrounding him. With the general elections looming, Trump remains a free man, even though he faces several criminal charges, including 34 felony counts related to falsifying business documents in a case involving hush money payments for which he has been found guilty. The court has postponed Trump’s sentencing, initially scheduled for September 18, to November 26.
Kirschner spoke openly about his expectations and apparent disappointments with the legal system. He shared his concerns on his YouTube channel, expressing dismay at the lack of stringent legal action against Trump, especially given the severity of his charges.
According to Kirschner, there exists a legal basis for detaining Trump to prevent him from continuing to pose a danger to the public. Yet, he observes a notable hesitation among legal institutions to apply these provisions against Trump, which he argues would ordinarily be applied to any other individual under similar circumstances.
Kirschner's apprehension about Trump's rhetoric was evident as he highlighted the potential risks it poses to society. “I only wish Donald Trump’s incessantly violent rhetoric would provoke a response from the institutions of government, the prosecutors, and the courts... Donald Trump is the single most dangerous person to the community, to the American people," he stated.
He emphasized the legal grounds for such actions by stating, “The law provides that if somebody is on release in a felony case and they pose a danger to the community, they should be revoked on release and detained pending trial or pending sentencing.”
Kirschner further criticized the disparity in legal treatment, lamenting, “But I’ve pretty much given up hope that the institutions of government will apply the law as it was intended to be applied, as it would be applied to you, me, or anybody else in the country. They refuse to apply it to Donald Trump.”
Despite his current disillusionment, Kirschner suggested that a shift might occur post-election. He speculated that courts might apply legal mechanisms such as show cause orders—directives that require a person to justify why a certain legal relief should not be granted against them—more vigorously if Trump loses the election.
Kirschner mused about the possible outcomes: “But maybe, just maybe, after he loses the election in a landslide — and he will — maybe the time will be right for the institutions of government, better late than never, to apply the rule of law to Donald Trump.”
Kirschner continued, "And maybe after he loses the election, we will see courts issue what are called show cause orders, directing Donald Trump to show cause why he shouldn’t be revoked on pre-trial release or revoked pending sentencing and detained in his criminal cases."
As elections approach, Glenn Kirschner’s skepticism about immediate legal actions against Trump highlights ongoing debates about equity and justice within the U.S. judicial system.
Moreover, with Trump's sentencing postponed to late November, the overlap with the election timeline leaves many uncertainties in how these legal narratives will unfold, possibly influencing public opinion and electoral outcomes.
