LETTER: High court could determine presidential election outcome

To Ozaukee Press:

     The 2024 presidential election may not be decided at either the ballot box or in the Congress, but rather by the Supreme Court.

     The rematch between Biden and Trump is so divisive that neither will amicably agree as to the legitimate winner. And that could lead to a level of civil unrest far worse than witnessed on Jan. 6.

     Trump has been indicted on 91 felony counts, all related to his involvement with efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He has claimed to have presidential immunity and therefore cannot be prosecuted. The Supreme Court has agreed to review his claim and whether these actions were actually part of his official duties.

     There is no legal precedent, as no candidate has ever sought the presidency while indicted. That means the court should also determine if Trump could assume the office with pending felony charges. As the chief executive, he would have complete authority over the Department of Justice, and his first act could be to instruct the attorney general to drop all charges and avoid any accountability. The next call would be to Georgia Gov. Kemp to halt the Fulton County proceedings.

     Time is of the essence for the Supreme Court to expedite their decision on these matters, even though Trump has the right to seek trial delays. The American electorate has a vital interest to ascertain Trump’s guilt or innocence before they vote.

Greg Melcher      

Port Washington