Local political scientist says Trump's legal troubles will make for complicated campaign season

Former President Donald Trump visits with campaign volunteers at the Elks Lodge, July 18, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Former President Donald Trump faces multiple indictments from different jurisdictions, and more charges are expected soon from Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis based on her investigation into efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump is the expected front-runner in the Republican primary race, which will make for an unprecedented situation.

Nathan Price is an associate professor of political science and international affairs at the University of North Georgia.