What’s Next for Trump after His 4th Criminal Indictment
Ask students: Why is Trump being charged? How many times this year has former President Trump become a defendant? What do the allegations against Trump state?
Summary
For the fourth time this year, former President Donald Trump is defendant Donald Trump. Late Monday, a grand jury in Georgia charged Trump and 18 others in a far-reaching racketeering case related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Lisa Desjardins reports on the newest indictment.
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Five Facts
- Why is Trump being charged?
- How many times this year has former President Trump become a defendant?
- Who is Kevin McCarthy?
- What do the allegations against Trump state?
- Where in Georgia was the Grand Jury?
Focus Questions
How do you think Donald Trump facing at least four trials will impact the 2024 presidential election?
News analysis: How might different media sources and news outlets cover the upcoming presidential election?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
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What students can do: Discuss with a friend, neighbor or classmate — how do you feel about a former US President being charged?
Student Video of the Day (June 1, 2023)
Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Classroom.
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