The Political Scene | The New Yorker
The Morality Play Inside Trump’s Courtroom
Apr 20, 2024
Political journalists Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos, along with NPR reporter Andrea Bernstein, discuss Donald Trump's trial, his courtroom behavior, and the implications on the 2024 election. They delve into Trump's legal troubles, the jury selection process, and the shift in public perception of the former president. The podcast explores Biden's campaign strategy in light of Trump's trial and how the media attention is shaping the political landscape.
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- The trial's jury composition raises concerns about impartiality and challenges in selecting unbiased jurors.
- Prosecutors focus on election interference, emphasizing a campaign strategy to suppress negative stories, shaping the trial's core argument.
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Former President Donald Trump is on trial for charges related to falsifying business records in order to cover up a payment to Stormy Daniels. The trial marks an unprecedented moment of a former president sitting before a judge in a criminal court while also running for reelection. The case is part of a series of criminal indictments against Trump, with this trial being the first to reach court. The trial has garnered attention for its unique dynamics, including the diverse jury selection process and the courtroom drama unfolding as Trump faces legal scrutiny.
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