Independent special counsel Jack Smith added to the growing list of charges against Mr. Trump, accusing him of violating three federal laws. Despite the serious charges, his popularity amongst Republican voters seems buoyant as the race for the party's presidential nomination speeds up. Daniel Franklin is the economist's deputy U.S. editor.
The former American president is facing a new set of unprecedented legal challenges linked to his claims that he won the 2020 election. These charges are perhaps the most serious ones yet, but how will they affect his campaign? A closer look at China’s economic figures suggest that their post-pandemic recovery has been more modest than expected (09:49). And, sneaking pianos into Iran (17:59).
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