Post Reports The Campaign Moment: Trump, the unpunished felon
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Jan 10, 2025 Naftali Bendavid, White House editor at The Post, and Maeve Reston, national political reporter for The Post, delve into the implications of Donald Trump's felony conviction on his political future. They discuss how Trump attempts to shift blame for California's wildfires to Democrats, while also addressing the intricacies of misinformation in disaster politics. Additionally, they look forward to the Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, contemplating how it might shift public perception amidst the ongoing legal and environmental turmoil.
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Interactions at Carter's Funeral
- At Jimmy Carter's funeral, former presidents and vice presidents interacted, notably Obama and Trump.
- Despite past criticisms, they seemed to have a casual, friendly exchange, making each other laugh.
Pence's Response to Trump
- While Mike Pence shook Trump's hand at the funeral, Karen Pence pointedly did not.
- This followed Trump endangering Pence's life on January 6th.
Trump's Historic Sentencing
- Trump's sentencing for hush money payments, though resulting in no jail time, is historic.
- He's the first president or president-elect convicted of a felony.