Justice delayed is justice denied. It is past time for justice to be done for the majority of Americans despite the 60-day "rule" (Unwritten Rule Poses Dilemma for 2 Inquiries. New York Times, September 5, 2022: A1, A10).
In a couple of months between the election and the January 6, 2021, meeting to certify the election, Mr. Trump and his allies managed to file (and lose) 59 cases alleging election fraud and win one case. They attempted to suborn election officials in multiple states. They managed to harvest over 150 votes in congress to decertify the electoral votes of several states. That is quite an achievement in a short amount of time.
In contrast, America has shown great deference to the former president. The January 6th Congressional Committee Has presented evidence that would provide the basis for charges to be laid against the President. No charges have yet been laid. The FBI has uncovered evidence that the former president has mishandled government documents and that he or his associates have obstructed an FBI investigation. As yet, no charges have been laid.
Mr. Trump is devious and has a reputation for "lawyering up". He must be brought to justice now. He should be arrested as soon as possible and denied bail.
Mr. Trump has always acted as though rules are for other people; he should not be protected by the 60-day rule.
Submitted to the New York Times.
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