Summary
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty join Amna Nawaz to discuss the political implications of former President Trump’s indictment and the arrest of an American journalist in Russia. Time marker: STOP the video at 6m:50s for Trump indictment story, the purpose of this lesson. For a transcript of this story, click here . Key terms: Indictment — A formal accusation that someone has committed a crime. Indictments are decided by grand juries, who are presented evidence and witnesses from a prosecutor such as a district attorney. It is important to know that indictments aren’t determinations of guilt, and that the accused are not convicted until they can represent their own case at a trial. News wrap alternative : Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can find more stories from the weekend here and here . You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Who indicted former President Donald Trump?
- What was Trump indicted for?
- When was the indictment issued?
- How might Trump's indictment affect the 2024 presidential election?
- Why is the indictment of Trump significant for the legal and political landscape of the United States?
Focus Questions
What are the legal implications and potential consequences of former President Trump's indictment, and how might it impact his political career and legacy? Media Literacy: Additionally, how can you use media literacy skills to evaluate and interpret the ways the news has covered the event and how the former president has reacted to the indictment? Alternative : See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do : Talk with a classmate or family member about Trump's indictment. What are the reasons behind the indictment? Do you think Trump should have been indicted? Why or why not?Student Video of the Day
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