Trump's Terms

This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman. This week's focus: The Supreme Court officially takes up former President Donald Trump's appeal over Colorado's decision to disqualify him from the ballot. We also talk about how politics has changed in the three years after the January 6th attack on the Capitol. And we dive into the central question surrounding the federal January 6th election interference case — is Trump immune from criminal prosecution?Topics include: - Supreme Court decision to weigh in on Colorado disqualifying Trump from the ballot- Presidential immunity - Politics surrounding January 6th- Trump & Biden campaigning on January 6th Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for new episodes each Saturday.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials.Email the show at trumpstrials@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For this bonus episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.Last week Bellows ruled that former President Donald Trump's name should be removed from the Republican primary ballot in the state, under section three of the 14th Amendment. The Civil War era provision disqualifies anyone who has engaged in an insurrection against the U.S. Constitution from running for office. For now Trump remains on the ballot until a higher court weighs in.Topics include:- Reasoning for this decision- Response to criticism- Need for U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in- Concerns over threatsFollow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for new episodes each Saturday.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials.Email the show at trumpstrials@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow is joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.This week's focus: The Supreme Court and presidential immunity. The court decided they would not take up Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to fast-track arguments on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office. Instead, the case will continue to make its way through the appeals process, further delaying the trial start date. Plus Colorado's Supreme Court decision to remove Trump from the Republican primary ballot. Topics include: - Supreme Court and presidential immunity - Colorado Supreme Court ruling on Trump - Predictions on how the U.S. Supreme Court may eventually respond - A look ahead to 2024 Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for new episodes each Saturday.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials.Email the show at trumpstrials@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman. This week's focus: the January 6th federal election interference case. Prosecutor, Special Counsel Jack Smith, made an unusual move, and sidestepped the appeals court and went straight to the Supreme Court to answer a fundamental question at the heart of the case:. Can presidents be criminally prosecuted for crimes they are allegedly committed while in office? Topics include: - Presidential immunity - Does presidential immunity apply to Trump's actions on January 6th - Predictions on how the Supreme Court may respond - New case timeline - An update on the New York Civil Fraud trial Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for new episodes each Saturday.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials.Email the show at trumpstrials@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week on Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro are joined by NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson. We focus on the January 6th federal election interference case led by special counsel Jack Smith. The case is scheduled to go to trial in March in Washington, D.C., and it might be coming to a TV near you. Yes, Trump and some media outlets are requesting cameras in the courtroom. We'll talk about how likely that is, how it could impact the case and the campaign, plus some news from a couple of key swing states. Topics include: - How televising the trial could help and hurt Trump - The Trump team's attempts to delay the trial- Prosecution and defense strategies for the federal election interference case - Trump's attempts to invoke presidential immunity- Pro-Trump electors from Wisconsin admit President Biden won the 2020 election- Pro-Trump electors criminally indicted in Nevada over attempts to overturn Biden's 2020 winFollow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for new episodes each Saturday.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials.Email the show at trumpstrials@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week on Trump's Trials, guest host Miles Parks and Domenico Montanaro look at how one judge, Aileen Cannon, could be slow-walking the federal classified documents case in Florida. Delays in that case could impact the three other criminal trials Trump is facing — and put legal and political calendars ahead of the 2024 race on a collision course. Plus an update from the Georgia election case and the gag order from the New York civil fraud case. Our guest is NYU law professor Melissa Murray.Topics include: - Judge Aileen Cannon's background & experience and questions about possible bias- Why there've been delays in the Florida classified documents case- Consequences if the Florida classified documents case is postponed - The New York civil fraud gag order being reinstated- Georgia prosecutors not offering plea deals to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and former Trump attorney Rudy GiulianiFollow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for new episodes each Saturday.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials.Email the show at trumpstrials@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson joins Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro to discuss gag orders against Trump in various cases. They explore the challenges of implementing gag orders on Trump and the real-world consequences of his verbal attacks. They also cover a civil fraud case and attempts in Colorado to keep Trump off the ballot.

NYU's Melissa Murray joins the podcast to discuss leaked videos of Trump lawyers in the Georgia election interference case. They talk about the potential consequences in court and the court of public opinion. They also discuss admissions from Trump lawyer Sidney Powell about her knowledge of election fraud. The rejection of Trump lawyers' attempt to limit mentions of January 6 violence in the trial is highlighted. The prospect of additional guilty pleas in the Georgia election interference case is also covered.

On this inaugural episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow and NPR political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro break down this week's testimony from former President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka in the New York civil fraud case brought against the Trump Organization. This week's guest is NYU's Melissa Murray. Topics include: -Arguments in the New York case so far-Whether Donald Trump actually cares if he loses -Why Trump sounded a lot different on the witness stand this week than he has in the past — while Ivanka, notably, did not-Why you should never email your family from a work account (especially if you also work with them) Follow the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for new episodes each Saturday.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org/trumpstrials.Email the show at trumpstrials@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

NPR's Scott Detrow hosts a weekly discussion about the latest courtroom drama, testimony, and legal maneuvering in the criminal and civil cases facing former President Donald Trump — and what it all means for American democracy — with analysis from NPR political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Sign up for sponsor-free episodes and support NPR's political journalism at plus.npr.org. Email the show at trumpstrials@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy