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Nov 2022
25m 11s

Trump Faces a New Special Counsel

The New York Times
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Donald J. Trump is running for president again. Donald J. Trump is back on Twitter again. And now a special prosecutor has been appointed to investigate Donald J. Trump again. In the saga of the Trump investigations, there seem to be recurring rhythms and patterns. Here’s what to know about the latest developments. 
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