One Senate Republican who requested anonymity said Trump would have to be “in jail” to be neutralized as a political force. “It’s one thing if someone’s in jail,” the source said, predicting that otherwise Trump will be able to paint any criminal investigations of his business practices as political retribution... Some Republican senators think Trump’s legal troubles will be a significant distraction for him going forward. A senior GOP senator who requested anonymity said Trump will have less time and energy to focus on politics if he’s wrapped up in court battling criminal charges. “It certainly changes his focus and time commitment,” the lawmaker said of Trump’s priorities if he’s under indictment.