Intro

In the week since Donald Trump was arraigned on 34 felony charges, debate about the strength of the case against him has only intensified.

Charlie Savage, a Washington correspondent at The Times, has closely studied the case and explains which side he stands on.

Guest: Charlie Savage, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Trump could turn to a familiar legal strategy: attack and delay.
• Analysis: A surprise accusation bolsters a risky case against Trump.

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