These issues will likely play out in legal arenas and academic debate alike.
14) Public Discourse and Polarization
15) Conclusion: What Comes Next
At this juncture:
Grand jury proceedings have begun, but no indictments have been issued.
The scope, targets, and evidence remain opaque.
Historical investigations already set a high bar for claims of criminal misconduct.
The political implications may overshadow legal ones if no charges result.
This episode underscores how deeply the 2016 Russia interference saga continues to shape U.S. politics even nearly a decade later.