Overview
For the fourth time this year, former President Donald Trump is defendant Donald Trump. Late Monday, a grand jury in Georgia charged Trump and 18 others in a far-reaching racketeering case related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Lisa Desjardins reports on the newest indictment.
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5 Fact-Based Questions
- Why is Trump being charged?
- How many times this year has former President Trump become a defendant?
- Who is Kevin McCarthy?
- What do they allegations against Trump state?
- Where in Georgia was the Grand Jury?
Focus Question & Media Literacy
What are the implications of Donald Trump facing his fourth charge?
News analysis: How might different media sources and news outlets cover the upcoming presidential election?
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?
What Students Can Do
What students can do: Discuss with a friend, neighbor or classmate — how do you feel about a former US President being charged?
STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (June 1, 2023)
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