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- Trump has been prosecuted several times, both while in and out of the White House.
- Each time, Republicans have predicted it would galvanize their base in upcoming general elections.
- But time and time again, the prosecutions failed to energize his voters to turn out.
President Donald Trump has been prosecuted repeatedly in recent years, both while in the White House and outside of it. And each time, experts and those close to Trump have predicted the proceedings could energize his supporters and the Republican base.
Time and time again, however, prosecuting the former president has yet to lead to any notable positive electoral consequences.