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A Guide to the (Latest) Impeachment Trial

Feb 9, 2021

Jim Rutenberg, a writer at large for The New York Times, delivers sharp insights into the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. He discusses how Trump's words may have incited the January 6 chaos and explores both sides' arguments. Rutenberg highlights the charged political atmosphere leading to the Capitol riots and examines the defense team's shift from fraud claims to constitutional challenges. The conversation also touches on the delicate balance of political speech and its implications for democracy.

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Intro

4min

Election Integrity and Political Tensions

12min

Navigating the Defense in an Impeachment Trial

4min

Defense Perspectives on Political Speech

5min

Israel's Political Turmoil: Netanyahu's Trial and Legislative Losses

3min

The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump will begin today.

This time, the case against Mr. Trump is more straightforward: Did his words incite chaos at the Capitol on Jan. 6?

We look ahead to the arguments both sides will present.

Guest: Jim Rutenberg, a writer at large for The New York Times and The Times Magazine.

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Background reading:

The impeachment case claims that former President Donald Trump was “singularly responsible” for the Capitol riot. His defense team argues that he cannot be tried.
Here’s what to watch for as the trial begins.
Hours after the 2020 vote, Mr. Trump declared the process a fraud. We look at his 77-day campaign to subvert the election.

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