Bill O'Reilly
June 18, 2023
Handicapping Don and Joe
Handicapping Don and Joe

(County Donegal) Many Irish think we're crazy. In a land where political and religious division has led to thousands of violent deaths, the citizens of Eire have little time for impeachments and indictments on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Thus, there is some mention of the 37-count indictment against Donald Trump but little emotion. So what if he had nebulous documents in his basement? Few Irish even bother following the legal controversy. The Americans are divided. Now they know what it feels like.

How about President Biden? Ask the average Irish person about his recent visit here, and you're likely to get a stare. It's almost forgotten. In fact, Mr. Biden himself can't even recall it.

Used to be the Irish followed American politics enthusiastically. Not anymore. JFK is still revered in the land, and the folks remember Bill Clinton helping tamp down the sectarian violence. But that was a long time ago.

I believe the apathy over American politics extends throughout the world and, increasingly, has Americans themselves in a torpor. Yes, Mr. Trump should have returned the government documents to the National Archives when asked, and if he actively hid them, he'll pay for it. But does this really matter to people trying to make a living and raise children in an unsteady time?

Don't think so. Not much, anyway.

So here's what I believe may happen after thinking it over while walking some of the most beautiful countrysides in the world for a week. Many of the 37 counts against Trump will be dismissed because they are contrived by prosecutors doing the bidding of politicians.

Also, the Presidential Records Act, upon which the Trump case is based, will be challenged all the way up to the Supreme Court. That will be extremely confusing and take time. Ultimately, however, the chances of victory for the Trump team are slim. Justices do not like redefining criminal law. That power is for Congress.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump will continue his campaign for re-election, and his "retribution" theme will be front and center.

As for his case, he may have to plead guilty to some stuff down the lane. There is no way he will sit in a criminal courtroom as all the charges will not be thrown out. If the Justice Department offers a deal with no prison time, the former President should take it.

Best for the country.

Finally, keep your eye on the Biden "bribe" stuff. Democrat honchos are worried about that. Obviously, the corrupt Justice Department will not aggressively investigate the Biden's, but Congressional committees can do serious damage to the President.

Millions of dollars under the table trumps (sorry) hoarding paper secrets.

In fact, this whole Biden thing is eerily similar to Watergate, where Attorney General John Mitchell tried but failed to cover for President Richard Nixon.

Mitchell went to prison for that.

So back to reality. This week the green of Ireland will be replaced by the gray of partisan politics and general civic insanity in my home country.

I'll do my best to cover it in a fair, forward-looking way.

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