How Trump’s Conviction Could Reshape the Election

Last week, Donald J. Trump became the first U.S. former president
to be convicted of a crime when a jury found that he had
falsified business records to conceal a sex scandal.


Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The Times,
and Reid J. Epstein, who also covers politics, discuss how the
conviction might shape the remaining months of the presidential
race.


Guest: 


Nate Cohn, who is the chief political analyst for The New
York Times.

Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New
York Times.

Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The New York Times.



Background reading: 


The political fallout is far from certain, but the verdict
will test America’s traditions and legal institutions.

Watch a video analysis of whether this newfound moment sticks
politically.

Democrats are pushing President Biden to make Mr. Trump’s
felonies a top 2024 issue.



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