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Donald Trump's legal troubles

August 25, 2023

The former US president is knee-deep in legal battles as he prepares for his rematch against Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election.

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Former US President Donald Trump hunched over a table while sitting next to an attorney at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
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