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What to know about Trump's indictment | Learn English phrasal verb 'drag on'

2023/4/24
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Donald Trump has been charged in New York with falsifying business records, marking the first time that an American president has been indicted. But prosecutors face serious challenges in this case. The legal theory is untested, the charges go back more than five years, and the main witness is problematic. Other charges against Trump are on more solid footing. Plus, learn the English phrasal verb ""drag on.""

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