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CNN Panel Shifts Stance: Trump's Legal Battles Politically Charged

5/18/2025

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A CNN panel has stirred the pot by admitting that the legal challenges against Donald Trump are politically charged, a stark departure from their earlier stance of neutrality. Former Democratic adviser Lis Smith revealed that the New York indictment was a flawed strategy aimed at derailing Trump's campaign, signaling a dramatic shift in how these legal battles are perceived.

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A CNN panel has stirred the pot by admitting that the legal challenges against Donald Trump are politically charged, a stark departure from their earlier stance of neutrality. Former Democratic adviser Lis Smith revealed that the New York indictment was a flawed strategy aimed at derailing Trump's campaign, signaling a dramatic shift in how these legal battles are perceived.