The Daily

Special Episode: A Second Trump Indictment

Jun 9, 2023

Michael S. Schmidt, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the new criminal charges against Donald Trump over his mishandling of classified materials. He discusses the implications for Trump's political future and how these developments impact President Biden. Schmidt reveals insights into the evidence against Trump, including an audio recording linked to U.S. war planning. The polarized political reactions are also explored, highlighting fierce responses from both Republicans and Democrats.

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Possible prison time for Trump if convicted on federal charges

01:21

The FBI Investigated Trump's Use of an Aid to Get Documents

01:23

Intro

2min

Trump's Legal Challenges: Indictment Insights

6min

Revelations of Sensitive Information Handling

2min

Trump's Legal Battles and the 2024 Election

7min

Reactions to the Trump Indictment and New Audio App Launch

3min

The seven new criminal charges against Donald Trump relate to his handling of classified material upon leaving office and then obstructing the government’s efforts to reclaim them.

Michael S. Schmidt, who covers national security and federal investigations for The Times, talks about what this will mean for Trump, and for President Biden, whose administration will now be prosecuting his biggest potential rival for the White House.

Guest: Michael S. Schmidt, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face federal charges.
The former president assailed Hillary Clinton for her handling of sensitive information. Now, the same issue threatens his chances of reclaiming the White House.

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