Anderson Cooper 360
Trump appeals Maine decision barring him from ballot
Jan 3, 2024
Former President Donald Trump appeals Maine decision to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot due to his involvement in the Capitol insurrection. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows discusses Trump's appeal. Chris Christie joins to talk about Trump's legal fight in Maine and the state of play in the 2024 GOP primary, also mentioning new charges against Senator Menendez.
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- Former President Donald Trump is appealing a decision to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot in Maine due to his involvement in the Capitol insurrection.
- Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discusses Trump's legal fight in Maine, the state of play in the 2024 GOP primary, and the new charges against New Jersey Democratic Senator Menendez.
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