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Donald Trump faces charges over classified documents

Donald Trump has been indicted by the US Justice Department over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House in 2021. It's the first time in US history a former president has faced federal charges. He faces seven charges including using false statements, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy, among others. Political Scientist from University of California Berkley and author Eric Schickler explains the enormity of events to the 大象传媒's Victoria Uwonkunda.

(Image: Trump in a New York courtroom in April 2023, Credit: Andrew Kelly/Reuters)

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