Trump's Indictment Impact on GOP Nomination and Brand.

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Trump's Indictment Impact on GOP Nomination and Brand.
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The possibility of an indictment for former President Donald Trump is uncharted territory, but it is unlikely to hurt his base of support. An indictment could energize his base, but it would reinforce some of the reasons other Republicans are reluctant to back him. Trump's weakness increases the downside risks for his candidacy, even if it plays out exactly the way the FBI raid did. The longer term is murky, with the possibility of a trial and even the possibility of conviction and imprisonment.

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