The Intelligence from The Economist Charged up: Trump’s latest indictment
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Jun 9, 2023 
Join John Priddo, US editor for The Economist, as he analyzes Donald Trump's latest legal challenges, including accusations of mishandling classified documents. He discusses how Trump is framing these indictments as politically motivated, and what this means for his 2024 election campaign. Anne Rowe shares the poignant story of Vera Putina, who claimed to be the mother of Vladimir Putin, and explores the impact of her life on his path to power. The conversation also touches on the alarming air quality crisis in New York due to intense wildfires.
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Trump's Indictment Announcement
- Donald Trump announced his indictment on Truth Social, calling the charges a "hoax".
- He claims to be a victim of a "witch hunt" by the Biden administration.
Reason for Indictment
- Trump's mishandling of classified documents and obstruction of justice led to the indictment.
- The case revolves around documents taken from the White House to Mar-a-Lago.
Potential Charges
- Trump is expected to be prosecuted under the Espionage Act, not for spying, but due to the nature of the documents.
- Charges are expected for obstruction of justice and willful retention of classified documents.