Talking to Students About the Trump Indictment
Ask students: Why is the Trump indictment considered politically significant? Who is involved in the Trump indictment?
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss the historic federal indictment of former President Trump and the political fallout that’s to come.
Time marker: Watch video from the beginning to 7m:54s for the sake of time and answer the questions below.
For a transcript of this story, click here.
Discussion Questions
- Why is the Trump indictment considered politically significant?
- Who is involved in the Trump indictment?
- Where was Trump indicted?
- What did former President Trump do directly after being indicted?
- How might the Trump indictment affect political dynamics?
Focus Questions
What are some of the ways in which Donald Trump’s post-presidency activities and influence have shaped the political landscape?
Media Literacy: How might different media sources and news outlets portray and interpret Donald Trump’s actions and statements since his presidency?
Extension Activity
Discuss: What are some of the key actions, decisions or controversies surrounding Donald Trump following his presidency? How do you think these actions shape the future of U.S. politics?
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