Trump's Trials Reporting and analysis on the inquiries, trials, and criminal probes facing former President Donald Trump. From the Jan. 6 insurrection and Georgia election interference, to the ongoing question of classified documents - and beyond - host Scott Detrow, political editor Domenico Montanaro and legal experts dive deep every week to explore the news inside the courtrooms and the stakes for American democracy.

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Reporting and analysis on the inquiries, trials, and criminal probes facing former President Donald Trump. From the Jan. 6 insurrection and Georgia election interference, to the ongoing question of classified documents - and beyond - host Scott Detrow, political editor Domenico Montanaro and legal experts dive deep every week to explore the news inside the courtrooms and the stakes for American democracy.

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Supreme Court sides with January 6th rioters

For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

Supreme Court sides with January 6th rioters

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Retired federal judge says Cannon appears to show 'favoritism' towards Trump

For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and with retired federal judge Shira Scheindlin.

Retired federal judge says Cannon appears to show 'favoritism' towards Trump

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A Trump-themed flag is flown by supporters across the street from Trump Tower as former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a press conference after being found guilty over hush-money charges at Trump Tower in New York City on May 31, 2024. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Republicans call for "revenge" in response to Trump's conviction

For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.

Republicans call for "revenge" in response to Trump's conviction

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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a fist as he exits the courtroom during deliberations in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 29, 2024. Trump was found guilty on Thursday of all 34 felony counts in the trial. JABIN BOTSFORD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump is a convicted felon — what comes next?

Now that former President Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts, many Americans are wondering what comes next? Will he file an appeal? Will he be sentenced to jail? And how will his conviction affect the presidential race?

Trump is a convicted felon — what comes next?

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Trump guilty on all counts — first president convicted in a felony criminal trial

Never before has a former or sitting U.S. president been convicted of felony crimes. Until now.

Trump guilty on all counts — first president convicted in a felony criminal trial

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Consider This: Who made the most compelling case to jurors in Trump's trial?

For this episode of Trump's Trials, we hand the mic over to Consider This. Host Juana Summers speaks with Fordham law professor Adam Shlahet.

Consider This: Who made the most compelling case to jurors in Trump's trial?

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Here are three possible outcomes in the Trump hush money trial

For this episode of Trump's Trials, host Scott Detrow speaks with legal expert Harry Litman.

Here are three possible outcomes in the Trump hush money trial

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FILE - The updated indictment against former President Donald Trump, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira is photographed July 27, 2023. The federal judge overseeing the classified documents prosecution of Trump is expected to set a trial date during a court hearing on March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File) Jon Elswick/AP hide caption

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In Florida a motion to dismiss, in Georgia an election

For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR correspondent Greg Allen.

In Florida a motion to dismiss, in Georgia an election

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Testimony in hush money trial concludes; Trump did not testify in his defense

For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Testimony in hush money trial concludes; Trump did not testify in his defense

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Cohen's testimony concludes and the prosecution rests its case

For this episode of Trump's Trials, All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang speaks with NPR's Andrea Bernstein.

Cohen's testimony concludes and the prosecution rests its case

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