Blanche: He Could Go to Jail

Published: Sun, 06/02/24

Updated: Tue, 06/04/24

Trump’s lawyer told The Associated Press he was surprised at Trump’s stoic demeanor as he listened to the verdict that made him the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime.Insert Preheader


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Blanche: He Could Go to Jail

Associated Press

Trump’s lawyer told The Associated Press he was surprised at Trump’s stoic demeanor as he listened to the verdict that made him the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime.

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