Trump Charged with 34 Felonies
Ask Students: Who are the individuals and groups referenced in this story? What were the charges against former President Donald Trump?
Summary
Former President Donald Trump was arrested and arraigned in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday, becoming the first U.S. president to face criminal charges. He pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records relating to hush money payments during the 2016 campaign. With the indictment unsealed Tuesday, we learned new details about the case and the former president’s defense.
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Discussion Questions
- Who are the individuals and groups referenced in this story?
- What were the charges against former President Donald Trump?
- Where and When was Trump charged?
- How might charges against a former president of the United States affect the nation as a whole? Individual Americans?
- Why are the charges against Trump so historic?
Focus Questions
What is your reaction to former President Donald Trump facing 34 felonies? Do you see this as the legal and justice system doing its job? Why or why not?
Media Literacy: What did you make of some of the media coverage of the protesters in New York City? How do you think members of the mainstream media will react to news of the Trump charges? What coverage on the story would you like to see? Do you think that will happen? Why or why not?
Extension Activity
Choose one of the three stories about Donald Trump and watch it with a friend of family member. What do you think will happen to Trump? Do you think you will follow the events around what happens to Trump next? Do you think the country will? Why or why not?
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