The Briefing Room
How much trouble is Donald Trump in?
Aug 24, 2023
Former US President Donald Trump faces multiple criminal and civil cases. Trump's legal problems, their potential impact on swing voters, and contrasting views within the Republican party are discussed. The podcast explores potential options for Trump if elected and convicted, including appointing a corrupt Attorney General or attempting to pardon himself. The implications of the 14th Amendment on Trump's eligibility to run for president and potential Supreme Court involvement are also explored.
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- Donald Trump faces multiple legal cases in Georgia, Washington, D.C., and New York, which pose a challenge to his political career.
- Trump's legal challenges have actually boosted his popularity among Republican voters and allow him to dominate the conversation and deflect attention away from policy debates.
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Legal Cases Against Donald Trump
Donald Trump faces multiple legal cases in various states. In Georgia, he is accused of election interference and attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. In Washington, D.C., he is accused of trying to overturn the election results and withholding classified documents. In New York, he has been indicted for hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels and for inflating his assets to secure loans. These cases pose a challenge to his political career, but they have actually boosted his popularity among Republican voters.
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