Political Rewind: Former President Trump set to appear in federal court

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This image, contained in the indictment against former President Donald Trump, shows boxes of records being stored on the stage in the White and Gold Ballroom at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents according to an indictment unsealed Friday, June 9, 2023. (Justice Department via AP)

The panel:

Andra Gillespie, professor of political science and director, James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference, @AndraGillespie

Audrey Haynes, professor of political science, University of Georgia

Charles Bullock, professor of political science, UGA

Fred Smith, professor of law, Emory University, @fredosmithjr

The breakdown:

1. Trump is set to appear in court after being indicted over classified documents.

• Former President Donald Trump is in Florida, preparing to surrender to federal authorities and appear in court at 3 p.m.
• Trump faces 37 federal charges, including unlawfully retaining government secrets and conspiring to obstruct justice.

2. How will these charges affect Trump's presidential campaign?

• A new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows that many surveyed think the Trump indictment is warranted.
  • Some voters say they also believe it is politically motivated.
• Top Democrats, Including President Biden, are not currently attacking Trump.

Wednesday on Political Rewind: The AJC's Greg Bluestein joins the panel.