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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03/20/2025 00:05:41Federal judge says USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution

03/19/2025 00:04:50 How President Trump is testing executive power

03/18/2025 00:05:15More than 50 universities under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown

03/17/2025 00:04:51Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court

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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.