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It appears that Democratic officials hoped that if they couldn't defeat Trump through traditional political or electoral means, they could use the courts to effectively cancel him. Judge Friedman’s comments reflect this sentiment, criticizing the prosecutors’ motives and emphasizing that the judiciary was being used as a tool for political ends.
However, the recent rulings signal a rejection of this strategy, reaffirming that the courts are unlikely to serve as the Democrats’ weapon of political destruction. The judiciary’s resistance to excessive penalties and politically motivated prosecutions marks a turning point in the ongoing battle.