What Trump’s historical indictment means for today’s politics

Hosted by Marisa Lagos Apr. 03, 2023 National

Donald Trump is now the first American president to face criminal charges. He is set to surrender in Manhattan on Tuesday. What political consequences will he face?

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Guest:

Karen Tumulty - columnist and deputy opinion editor, Washington Post - @ktumulty

Host:

Marisa Lagos

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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