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Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time in as many months, this time for his handling of classified documents.
But will these new charges change the minds of voters as the Republican runs for president?
After his first indictment in March, many speculated that Trump would pay a political price.
He does not have.
In the weeks since a New York City prosecutor was charged with falsifying business documents, Trump surged in Republican polls.
The former US president also maintained his loyal base of supporters as other Republicans rallied around the embattled candidate.
But the weight of the multiple indictments could start to have an effect on Trump’s reputation.
It could, for example, allow the message of party rivals like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who presents himself as having Trump’s policies without the former president’s baggage, to resonate.
Even if this cumulative effect does not stir public opinion, it is sure to be a distraction for the former president as he continues to campaign for the Republican nomination.
If Trump put national security at risk with his behavior, it could make a difference in court. And it could also matter in the court of public opinion.
You can read more about the possible impact on Trump’s presidential race here.
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