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Democracy on Trial

Season 2024 Episode 2 | 2hr 24m 23s

The roots of the criminal cases against former President Trump stemming from his 2020 election loss. Amid the presidential race, examining the House Jan. 6 committee’s evidence, the threat to democracy and the historic charges against Trump.

Aired: 01/29/24
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