Editorial: The New York Times

• The former and possibly future president of the United States, Donald Trump, is facing his first criminal trial in Lower Manhattan.
• Despite Trump having portrayed his prosecution as politically motivated and representing himself as a victim, these assertions are based on falsehoods.
• Despite Trump's claims that the trials are 'witch hunts' motivated by politics, the charges have been brought by different prosecutors across the country.
• Trump has made full use of all legal resources available to him as a defendant.
• Trump has vocalised his desire to bring the Justice Department further under his control, if elected in November.
• The former president has consistently demeaned and disparaged the role of the courts and due process.

Conclusion: Trump's willingness to demean American justice when it serves his interests and his absolute disdain for the rule of law, poses a unique danger to the nation in the event of a second term.

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