Democrats have longed for former President Trump to be held accountable under the law, but some fear that Trump's first big legal test could be a political loser for them — and undermine more significant cases against him.
Why it matters: An indictment over an alleged campaign finance violation would make Trump the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges. But even his critics say it's a risky case that could amount to a mere record-keeping infraction.
