Inside with Jen Psaki
Georgia On His Mind: Trump’s 4th Indictment and the Upcoming GOP Debate
Aug 21, 2023
Jen Psaki breaks down Trump's 4th indictment with Alberto Gonzales, Andrew Weissmann, and Neal Katyal. They discuss prosecution outcomes, potential prison time for Trump, co-defendants making deals, and his precarious legal position. Later, they dive into the upcoming GOP debate and interview presidential candidate Will Hurd. They also touch on arguments against Trump, national security, and personal challenges.
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- Former Texas Congressman Will Hurt criticizes Trump's legal baggage and emphasizes the GOP's need to prevent a trend of losing the general election popular vote.
- The Georgia case against Trump poses a significant challenge as it includes 91 felony counts, is a state-level case, and targets him and 18 others in a RICO case.
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Former Texas Congressman Will Hurt criticizes Trump's legal baggage and defends GOP's future vision
Former Texas Congressman Will Hurt, a Republican presidential candidate, criticizes Donald Trump's legal baggage and his chances of winning a rematch against Joe Biden. Hurt believes that Trump's legal issues are self-inflicted wounds and that the GOP should focus on preventing a trend of losing the general election popular vote. He argues that voters want someone who is honest and willing to articulate a vision for the future. Hurt also mentions that he has seen a shift in the reception to his criticism of Trump, with people thanking him for his honesty and supporting his candidacy.
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