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FiveThirtyEight Politics

What Comes Next In Trump's Trials

Feb 19, 2024
57:17
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Discussing former President Trump's legal challenges with 91 charges, including the Manhattan Hush Money case and federal classified documents case. Exploring the legal complexities, public opinion, and potential outcomes of the cases. Highlighting the challenges faced by the Fulton County DA and the implications of Trump running for president amidst legal battles.
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  • The podcast examines the legal limits of presidential behavior in the context of former President Trump's 91 criminal charges across four cases.
  • Discussion of the challenges and uncertainties in the legal process for Trump's cases, highlighting the difficulty of proving intent and timing of trials.

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The Legal Limits of Presidential Behavior

The podcast explores the legal limits of presidential behavior, especially in relation to former President Trump. It discusses the various criminal cases he is facing, including charges related to hush money payments, mishandling government documents, attempts to overturn the 2020 election, and racketeering and conspiracy. The most significant case discussed is the federal January 6 case, where Trump is accused of conspiring to obstruct the certification of the election results. The episode examines the potential consequences of these cases, including jail time and the likelihood of convictions. It also considers the political implications and poll results regarding the seriousness of the cases.

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