Ryan Goodman: Does Donald Trump Really Face Legal-and Political-Jeopardy?

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Chapter 1 (00:15 - 47:27): The Classified Documents Indictment
Chapter 2 (47:27 - 1:06:51): Are other Indictments Coming?
What is the core of the federal indictment case against former President Trump for mishandling classified documents? How could the case play out in the legal system, and in our politics? Are future indictments likely? Could these matters alter the political landscape in advance of the 2024 elections? According to Ryan Goodman, a professor of law at New York University, former special counsel in the Department of Defense, and co-editor of NYU Law’s Just Security blog, the indictment of Donald Trump is a momentous development. The case against Trump will be complex, Goodman argues, because of uncertainties-the presiding judge, the classified nature of the material, and how close we are to 2024-which could introduce some wild "zigs and zags" to the case. And yet, he argues, it is very possible there could be a trial next summer. Goodman argues that other indictments likely are forthcoming, too. Cases against Trump for his role in January 6th, as well as electoral fraud, might also be heard in advance of the election, possibly featuring testimony from key figures in Trump’s inner circle like Mike Pence and Mark Meadows. Much remains unknown, but Goodman contends that there will be much to follow on these matters in the months and year ahead.