Presidents Accused. Historical background, correlations and stakes

Presidents Accused. Historical background, correlations and stakes

The American public debates are currently shaken by various proceedings against President Donald J. Trump. But what is the background, the legal and political stakes of these proceedings, and how unusual are they in the history of American politics?

From a historical and legal perspective, what is the difference between criminal prosecution and impeachment? Why have public and criminal trials, rather than democratic debates, come to define American political life in recent years? The conversation with Renée Lerner, Professor at George Washington University, and Craig Lerner, Professor at George Mason University and Lili Horváth, Professional coordinator of the Center for International at MCC will explore these timely, fascinating and important questions.
 


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