By Invitation | American politics

Hold Donald Trump and his allies accountable at every level, say Norm Eisen and Joanna Lydgate

The pair believe that both state and federal investigations are necessary to protect American democracy

Image: Dan Williams

Editor’s note: A grand jury in Georgia indicted Donald Trump and 18 others on August 14th, after this article was published. They face a total of 41 charges, 13 of which are against Mr Trump. Fani Willis, Fulton County’s district attorney, said she plans to try all 19 of the accused together.

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