News Analysis
As the government finishes making its case in the high-profile criminal trial of Donald J. Trump, observers of the proceedings are sharply split on potential outcomes.
Experts Offer Predictions Ahead of Verdict in Trump’s Criminal Trial
Legal commentators see distinct possibilities, from a guilty verdict to a hung jury, to full-blown acquittal.
Former President Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on May 28, 2024. Julia Nikhinson-Pool/Getty Images
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
