A Saint or an Untouchable? ‘If Prince Andrew can be arrested and held accountable, so can a President of America Donald Trump and anyone named on Epstein investigation’

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To answer directly and precisely:

No, Donald Trump is neither a “saint” nor legally “untouchable.” He is a political figure who, like any citizen, is subject to the law—though the legal and constitutional mechanics surrounding a sitting or former president are complex.

Let’s separate rhetoric from legal reality.

1. Is He “Untouchable” Under U.S. Law?

Short answer: No.

  • A sitting president historically has not been criminally indicted (based on Department of Justice policy), but this is a policy interpretation—not a constitutional clause granting absolute immunity.

  • After leaving office, a former president can be investigated, indicted, and prosecuted.

  • In fact, Trump has faced multiple criminal indictments in different jurisdictions.

So legally, he is not immune in principle. However, prosecution of a former president raises constitutional, political, and practical complexities.

2. Abuse of Power Allegations

Trump was impeached twice by the U.S. House of Representatives:

  1. 2019 – Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress (related to Ukraine)

  2. 2021 – Incitement of insurrection (after January 6)

In both cases, the U.S. Senate did not convict him.

Important distinction:

  • Impeachment is political accountability, not criminal conviction.

  • Acquittal in impeachment does not legally determine criminal guilt or innocence.

3. Allegations Regarding Women

Trump has faced multiple public allegations of sexual misconduct over the years.

Most significantly:

  • In 2023, a civil jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.

  • This was a civil case, not a criminal conviction.

  • “Liable” in civil court is different from “guilty” in criminal court (lower burden of proof).

He has denied wrongdoing in all such cases.

4. Why the “Untouchable” Perception Exists

Several factors contribute:

A. Political Polarization

Supporters often interpret investigations as politically motivated.
Opponents often interpret delays or acquittals as proof of elite protection.

B. Structural Power

Presidents control executive agencies, appoint judges, and shape DOJ leadership. Even after office, political influence can affect public discourse.

C. Legal Complexity

Cases involving former presidents raise separation-of-powers questions that courts are still clarifying.

5. The Broader Constitutional Question

The more serious issue is not whether Trump is a saint or villain—but:

  • Does the U.S. system allow effective prosecution of powerful officeholders?

  • Does extreme polarization distort legal accountability?

  • Are legal standards applied consistently across political classes?

If accountability mechanisms function, no president is untouchable.
If institutions become politicized, accountability becomes selective.

6. What Is Factually Clear

  • Trump has been impeached twice (political process).

  • He has been criminally indicted (criminal process).

  • He has been found civilly liable in at least one sexual abuse-related case.

  • He denies all wrongdoing.

  • Courts—not public opinion—determine legal guilt.

7. The Real Democratic Test

In constitutional democracies, the test is not whether a leader is morally pure.
The test is whether:

  • Institutions can investigate power.

  • Courts can operate independently.

  • Political identity does not override rule of law.

If those conditions hold, no one is a saint.
And no one is untouchable.

 

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