Trump's Trials

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Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what a President can do — and whether his efforts will benefit the voters who returned him to power. Read more

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Trump DOJ hired lawyer who compared Jan. 6 prosecutions to the Holocaust

Today (08/26/2025) 00:05:37U.S. sending warships to Venezuelan waters

Yesterday (08/25/2025) 00:04:55 DOJ threatens legal action against some cities and states over immigration policies

08/21/2025 00:10:15Trump administration wants government to have an equity stake in chipmaker Intel

08/20/2025 00:05:40Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines

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Trump's Trials, hosted by seasoned NPR journalists Scott Detrow and Domenico Montanaro, focuses on the unprecedented indictment of former President Donald Trump. The podcast navigates the complexities of Trump's alleged attempts to overturn Georgia's election results, marking a historic first for a past U.S. leader. With a trial set amidst the fervor of the Republican primaries, the series offers a timely and critical look at the potential ramifications for Trump and the 2024 presidential race. Detrow and Montanaro's expertise gives a new understanding of the unfolding legal drama. Trump's Trials is a politics podcast by NPR.