Trump's indictment so far backfires for those who hoped charges would hurt campaign

Hauls in $4 million in fundraising after announcement

By WND News Services
Published April 1, 2023 at 5:58pm

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(FOX NEWS) – An indictment for any alleged crime, the accompanying perp walk and ensuing court hearings may sound like a death knell for a politician on the ballot. But for Donald Trump — hardly a normal politician — it’s a gift.

The former president has long thrived on chaos and turmoil as he’s successfully portrayed himself to his supporters as a victim of the establishment, the "deep state," liberal forces and the mainstream media.

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And Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign quickly capitalized on the announcement Thursday that he would become the first former president in U.S. history to be charged with a crime.

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