Summary
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Trump's hold on the Republican party as he faces legal issues and the expulsion of two Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee. Time marker: STOP the video at 6m:40s for Trump indictment story, the focus of the questions below. For a transcript of this story, click here . 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 will be directly affected by the consequences of Trump's indictment?
- What are the potential outcomes of Trump's indictment?
- When might the consequences of Trump's indictment be felt?
- How does the process of indicting a former president like Donald Trump work?
- Why do some people believe that the consequences of Trump's indictment are necessary for justice, while others believe it solely to be politically motivated?
Focus Questions
Read the excerpt below from the focus group mentioned in the video:
Do you agree that certain people are just too powerful or important to have to follow the same laws as the rest of us -- that some people are simply
above the law
? Explain.
think Donald Trump's indictment might impact the political and social landscape of the United States?
Media Literacy:
How might the way different media outlets report on the indictment of former President Donald Trump influence public perception of the situation?
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?
Bobby, Texas: There's bigger charges that are out there that somebody could be arrested for. Now, if one of us probably did it, yes, I could understand. But somebody at that level of authority like Trump was, I don't feel like it's necessary for that kind of situation.
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What students can do : Discuss what your initial reaction is to a former president being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.Student Video of the Day
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