In a recent interview, former President Trump made a daring statement that sent shockwaves through the political landscape.

He suggested if he is facing indictment for challenging the 2020 presidential election results, then former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams should also be held accountable for contesting their respective lost elections.

Trump’s remarks came during a 46-minute interview with Tucker Carlson, which was released on Wednesday night. The former president is expected to present himself for arraignment in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, following a 41-count indictment against him and 18 co-defendants.

The charges focus on his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, with Trump facing 13 charges, including racketeering and conspiracy counts, for making “false statements” regarding election fraud.

The indictment has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has criminalized free speech concerning the presidential election.

Among these critics is Hans Von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation, who has voiced his concerns about the implications of this case on freedom of speech.

During the interview, Trump drew parallels between his situation and that of Hillary Clinton and Stacey Abrams. He recalled how Clinton had conceded to him after the 2016 presidential election, only to later challenge the legitimacy of his presidency.

“Every time you see her on television she’s saying … she’s challenging the election,” Trump stated.

He further pointed out that Stacey Abrams, despite admitting her defeat to Republican Brian Kemp in Georgia’s 2018 election for governor, claimed “the game was rigged against the voters of Georgia.”

Trump emphasized Abrams never retracted her statement, implying she too is challenging the legitimacy of an election.

Trump’s comments stirred up a heated debate, with Georgia State Sen. Colton Moore, a Republican, calling for an investigation into Willis over the charges against Trump.

The question now is whether Abrams will face similar charges as Trump in Fulton County, a query that Carlson posed to Trump during their interview.

The former president’s bold assertion underscores the ongoing tension and division within American politics. It raises questions about the fairness and consistency of our legal system when it comes to holding politicians accountable for their words and actions.