According to Rolling Stone, Donald Trump thinks that a successful presidential run could shield him from criminal probes.
According to four people with knowledge of the situation, Trump recently spoke about the legal protections the president provides.
One of the sources told Rolling Stone that Trump said it was hard for prosecutors to get to him when he was president.
A source told the publication that if he is president again, a new Republican administration will stop the Justice Department investigation that he believes will be used to hit him with criminal charges.
The claim was commented on by Trump's spokesman.
Trump's attempt to overturn his loss in the 2020 election is one of the legal problems he faces.
The House may refer Trump to the DOJ for his actions prior to and during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US capital.
The district attorney in Georgia is investigating Trump's attempt to get state officials to help him overturn his defeat.
The Justice Department launched a wide-ranging investigation into the Capitol riot, but it's not clear what impact it had on Trump and his circle.
Pressure would be put on the committee to investigate the former president if a criminal referral was made in January.
The Manhattan district-attorney investigation into Trump's business practices appears to be winding down with no charges brought against him.
The investigations are politically motivated, according to Trump. The issue of the false election-fraud claims was addressed by Trump, who said he genuinely believes the claims.
Sitting presidents are not subject to prosecution during their time in office.
According to reports, Trump is thinking about running for president.
Congressional Republicans want to keep the focus on President Joe Biden in order to maximize their gains in the upcoming election.