The Trump Charges Explained

WSJ What’s News

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🗓️ 5 April 2023

⏱️ 17 minutes

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A.M. Edition for April 5. Former President Donald Trump defends himself to supporters following his day in court. WSJ editor Ashby Jones explains the allegations from Manhattan prosecutors that Trump orchestrated an “unlawful scheme” to help his 2016 campaign and then cover it up. Plus, the U.S. prepares to launch a major government effort to win the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:14.1	New episodes every Monday, all this month.
0:20.6	Donald Trump rallies supporters following charges tying hush money to the 2016 election.
0:27.0	Plus, the U.S. ramps up efforts to win the release of journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
0:32.4	and a major day for diplomacy.
0:35.0	As President Macron lands in China and Taiwan's leader meets with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
0:41.8	It's Wednesday, April 5th.
0:43.2	I'm Luke Vargas with the Wall Street Journal.
0:45.6	And here's the A.M. edition of What's News.
0:48.2	The top headlines and business stories moving your world today.
0:57.3	It is the day after former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom
1:01.9	to face 34 felony charges related to hush money payments.
1:06.8	Trump's team pleaded not guilty to all charges.
1:10.6	And speaking to supporters last night, Trump defended himself and attacked the Manhattan district attorney
1:17.4	as well as the judge overseeing his trial.
1:20.2	And I never thought anything like this could happen in America.
1:26.1	I never thought it could happen.
1:28.2	This fake case was brought only to interfere with the upcoming 2024 election.
1:34.0	And it should be dropped immediately.
1:36.8	And this is where we are right now.
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