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Donald Trump’s indictment, and its impact on the 2024 race for White House

Ex-US President Donald Trump has been charged with mishandling classified documents, marking the first time a ex-president has been charged with federal crimes.

Updated on: Jun 19, 2023, 12:30:13 IST

By Prashant Jha, Washington

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For the first time in American history, the US department of justice (DOJ) has charged a former president with federal crimes.

Former US President Donald Trump (Getty Images via AFP)

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Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office not only leaves him in a legally vulnerable position ahead of the 2024 presidential polls, but also adds a new dimension to what promises to be among the most turbulent elections in the history of the US.

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...Read MorePrashant Jha was formerly the US correspondent and editor of HT Premium at Hindustan Times, and has also served as the newspaper's editor-views and national political chief. He is the author of 'How the BJP Wins: Inside India's Greatest Election Machine' and 'Battles of the New Republic: A Contemporary History of Nepal'. Read Less

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