Historic Trump indictment could open door to future political prosecutions: expert

WASHINGTON — It’s standard Republican operating procedure these days to defend Donald Trump by accusing Democrats of weaponizing the U.S. Justice Department for political gain.

One expert says Thursday’s historic indictment of a former president is sure to make the line between politics and justice even more blurry. 

Neama Rahmani, a former assistant U.S. attorney who’s now a personal injury lawyer in California, says prosecutors have always been wary of politically sensitive cases. 

But that could be all about to change — especially if the Trump charges go to trial and Republicans claim the White House in 2024.