The Daily

Trump 2.0: A Criminal Sentencing, Presidential Legacies, and Greenland

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Jan 10, 2025
In this discussion, Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent at The New York Times, David E. Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent, and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, covering the Biden administration, delve into Trump’s legal battles and his audacious comments regarding military control of Greenland and the Panama Canal. They reflect on Biden's efforts to solidify his legacy against the backdrop of Trump's tumultuous return to the political scene, highlighting the intersection of law, international relations, and evolving national policies.
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ANECDOTE

Trump's Supreme Court Appeal

  • President-elect Trump's lawyers requested the Supreme Court to halt his sentencing in the hush money case.
  • The sentencing, related to a payment to a porn star, was scheduled for January 10th.
INSIGHT

Felon President

  • Being inaugurated as a felon would bolster Trump's claim of political persecution.
  • It raises the question of how a felon can be constitutionally elected president.
ANECDOTE

Trump's Press Conference Shift

  • Trump's press conference, initially about economic investment, quickly shifted focus.
  • He discussed Greenland and the Panama Canal, raising international concerns.
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