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- Former President Donald Trump faces possible criminal charges as he's running for president.
- The case could take him away from the campaign trail and make voters worry about his electability.
- It could also supercharge a campaign already expected to turn on grievance and victimization.
The Manhattan grand jury's potential criminal charges against former President Donald Trump threaten to send shockwaves into the 2024 Republican nomination contest.
An indictment, which would be the first ever of a former president, could become a galvanizing force for Trump's most ardent supporters but also repel independent voters reminded of the reality show-esque drama that surrounds him, political insiders say.