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Donald Trump's Bespoke Justice System

Donald Trump's Bespoke Justice System

A former president's white-glove arraignment reminds Americans that our justice system is not built to prosecute the powerful.

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Apr 04, 2023
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Trump supporters gathering in NYC with indictment possible Wednesday

It took 234 years, but a former president finally screwed up enough that even America’s sclerotic and inefficient justice system was forced to take notice. But even in a moment that should highlight the equality of our nation’s justice system, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office couldn’t resist offering Donald Trump some of the VIP treatment that h…

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