As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, former President Donald Trump remains a central figure — not just in politics, but also in a series of ongoing legal proceedings. Here’s an overview of the key cases that could shape his future.

Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is currently facing a wave of legal challenges while simultaneously preparing for a potential return to the White House in 2024. His legal entanglements span federal and state levels and cover topics ranging from election interference to handling of classified documents.

One of the most high-profile cases involves allegations of attempted interference in the 2020 presidential election results, particularly in Georgia. Prosecutors in Fulton County have brought charges under Georgia’s RICO law, usually reserved for organized crime, arguing that Trump and allies worked to overturn the certified election outcome.

In another major case, Trump was indicted on charges related to the retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence after leaving office. The federal indictment includes counts of obstruction and violation of the Espionage Act. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges and claims he is being politically targeted.

Additionally, Trump faces a civil fraud trial in New York, where the state’s Attorney General has accused him and the Trump Organization of inflating asset values to secure loans and insurance benefits. A judge has already ruled that Trump committed fraud, and the trial will determine financial penalties that could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars.

Despite these legal hurdles, Trump continues to dominate Republican primary polls. He has used the charges to rally his base, framing the investigations as part of a broader political witch hunt.

Observers say that these trials, and their timing, could dramatically affect the 2024 race — both in terms of legal risk and public perception. No former U.S. president has ever faced this scale of legal scrutiny, making the situation historically unprecedented.

As the court cases unfold in parallel with campaign events, America finds itself watching a political and legal drama unlike any in its modern history.