The DOJ Indictment of Donald Trump on Hush Money Payments

The indictment by DOJ special counsel Jack Smith is a model of prosecutorial practice. It spins a vivid and compelling narrative plainly and clearly, says Peter Bergen. But the Manhattan DA's indictment tells us precious little about what it means to be charged with falsifying documents or making false statements in federal court. And then there's the issue of timing: If they hope to try Trump before that election, they'd have to start a trial in January, 2024 or so.