Between these two camps stood the justice system, forced to navigate a case more politically volatile than anything in modern history. Prosecution became a complicated balancing act: handling evidence, testimony, and legal strategy under the glare of a nation already divided.
From a legal standpoint, conspiracy charges can be easier to prove than many people think. The government doesn’t need to show the conspiracy succeeded — only that an agreement existed and steps were taken to carry it out. That means emails, texts, drafts of statements, internal memos, and testimony from aides could all become central pieces of evidence.
