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FT News Briefing
Swamp Notes: The Trump verdict is in
Jun 1, 2024
FT's US managing editor and US legal correspondent discuss the guilty verdict against Donald Trump on 34 counts and its minimal impact on his reelection campaign. The podcast delves into the legal challenges faced by Trump, the potential repercussions on American democracy, and Biden's foreign policy implications.
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- Former President Trump's 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records set a historic precedent in American presidential history.
- Despite the guilty verdict, Trump's reelection campaign may not be significantly affected, highlighting the resilience of his support base.
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Trump's Criminal Conviction and its Impact on the Presidential Race
The podcast discusses the significance of Trump's criminal conviction, marking the first time in history that a current or former US president has been found guilty of a felony. The legal action stems from a payment of $130,000 directed by Trump to Stormy Daniels, a porn actor, to silence allegations of a past sexual encounter. Despite initial perceptions of the case's weakness, Trump was convicted on 34 counts, with the prosecution highlighting potential campaign finance violations
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