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The Verdict, Trump’s Rant, and His Future

Three Atlantic writers weigh in on what comes next.
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Donald Trump is a felon. Yesterday, he was convicted on 34 counts in his New York criminal trial; today, he delivered an unrestrained and dangerous series of remarks about the verdict and his political opponents. What’s next? I asked three Atlantic writers for their thoughts on Trump’s legal and political future.

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“The Runt of the Litter”

Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 felony counts, a first for an American president. Quinta Jurecic, an contributing writer, watched the trial

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