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The Rest Is Politics

259. Can Trump still run for president?

May 31, 2024
Journalist Katty Kay and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci join to analyze the implications of Trump's guilty verdict. They discuss the reactions from Trump's base and the Republican Party's internal dynamics. Legal complexities surrounding campaign fund misuse are explored, underscoring serious fraud implications. The conversation also touches on pivotal Trump's controversies and the challenges of political rhetoric amid ongoing legal battles, raising crucial questions about democracy and party loyalty.
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  • Trump's guilty verdict prompts political divide within GOP, testing loyalty towards him.
  • Trump's narrative style clashes with traditional GOP values, hinting at potential party transformation.

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Trump's Guilty Verdict and Its Political Impact

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all counts in a New York court, stirring the political landscape. Democrats express confidence in their election prospects, while the GOP faces a loyalty test towards Trump. The verdict engenders a divide among Republicans, questioning the system's integrity and signaling a potential shift within the party away from Trump.

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