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Jan 2024
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280. Should Donald Trump Be Allowed to R...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Donald Trump is the frontrunner to be the Republican candidate in this year’s US presidential election. But… should he be allowed to run for president?

In a few weeks the US Supreme Court will answer this very question.

Let’s talk about this situation in today’s episode!


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Vocabulary

  • Election (noun): The formal process of choosing a person for a public office or position, typically through voting.
  • Frontrunner (noun): The leading candidate or contestant in a competition or election.
  • Fraud (noun): Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
  • Insurrection (noun): A violent uprising or rebellion against a government or authority.
  • To run (verb): To compete as a candidate in an election; to seek or be nominated for a political office.
  • Legal Case (noun): A dispute or issue brought before a court for resolution; a matter to be decided by law.
  • Campaign (noun): A series of organized activities, events, or efforts with a particular purpose, especially a political or social cause.
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