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The NPR Politics Podcast
Alleged Improper Relationship Could Thwart Trump Ga. Trial
Jan 26, 2024
Political correspondent Susan Davis, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and national security correspondent Greg Myre discuss the criminal case against Donald Trump in Georgia, focusing on allegations of legal impropriety, misconduct, and conflicts of interest. They also explore the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the trials and the potential impact on the 2024 presidential race. Additionally, the hosts touch on controversial tea theories and share their love for a unique establishment called Buckies.
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- One of the defendants in the criminal case against Trump in Georgia accused the District Attorney and lead prosecutor of having an improper relationship.
- The legal questions surrounding Trump's case include whether a judge can order new prosecutors and the limits of a president's immunity from criminal prosecution.
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Criminal Cases Against Donald Trump in Georgia
The podcast discusses the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump in Georgia. He and 18 others were charged with violating Georgia's Racketeering Act for attempting to overturn the state's 2020 election results. The charges involve allegations of influencing witnesses and making false statements. Currently, there is a side legal fight playing out in which one of the defendants has accused the District Attorney of an improper personal relationship with the special prosecutor. Trump's lawyer in Georgia has also joined the motion to disqualify the lead prosecutor and the District Attorney's office. The case has generated controversy and political attention, with Trump using it as a platform to claim political bias and unfair prosecution.
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