Debatable indictment
Donald Trump’s indictment will politically polarise Americans furtherIn a dramatic, but not unexpected, turn-of-events , former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand-jury in New York in the case of hush-money paid to adult film actor Stormy Daniels in 2016, before the presidential election of that year. While the indictment, the first one ever against a former U.S. President, remains under-seal and the specific charges and the extent of evidence remain unclear still, media reports and comments by Mr. Trump’s lawyers indicate that the charges could include the fact that Mr. Trump’s erstwhile attorney Michael Cohen paid $1,30,000 to Ms. Daniels on the 45th President’s behalf, apparently to stop her from going public with the story of their consensual (and earlier) extramarital encounter . Mr. Trump is said to have reimbursed the amount to Mr. Cohen after he won the election, which was then passed off as legal expenses. In this regard the charge in the indictment is expected to be a falsification of business records, but that is only a misdemeanour offence in New York, not a felony . To prosecute Mr. Trump for a felony, the onus is on Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg to not only link the falsified bookkeeping to Mr. Trump directly but also to show that the business records in question were falsified to cover up an entirely different crime. Speculation is rife that the crime that will be cited for this charge will be a potential violation of campaign finance laws — yet, this is where the prosecution case appears less firm . Following Mr. Cohen’s claim that he had paid Ms. Daniels at Mr. Trump’s behest , there was a question of whether Mr. Trump would be liable under federal campaign finance laws, which require monies received as campaign donations to be disclosed transparently and be subject to specified legal limits. However, a federal investigation into this matter was closed in 2019, which suggests that the weight of evidence here may not have been compelling at the time.The broader question underlying the indictment is whether Democrats are scoring a self-goal . While more serious issues that could be potential charges against Mr. Trump are on the scanner of the Justice Department, including certain dealings of the Trump Organization, his role in inciting the January 6, 2021 insurrection and withholding classified information after demitting office, the Manhattan DA’s reliance on the hush-money case could end-up as blowback for the Democrats, especially given the dangers that it will polarise Americans further and be seen as pure political partisanship . Mr. Trump will of course extract every ounce of political-capital that he can from what he has described as “political persecution ” and a “ witch hunt ”, and that too will likely not favour Democrats in the 2024 election.
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Debatable (adjective) – Arguable, dubious, controversial, doubtful, contentious
विवादास्पद
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Indictment (noun) – Accusation, charge, imputation, arraignment, allegation
अभियोग
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Polarise (verb) – Divide, split, segregate, separate, estrange
विभाजित करना
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Turns of event (phrase) – Unexpected or surprising developments in a situation or a series of events.
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Indict (verb) – Charge, accuse, impeach, prosecute, arraign
अभियोग करना
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Grand jury (noun) – a jury, typically of twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation prior to trial
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Hush-money (noun) – Bribe, payoff, extortion money, payola, graft; A sum of money paid to someone to ensure their silence or to prevent the disclosure of sensitive or embarrassing information.
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Under seal (phrase) – Confidential, secret, classified, restricted, protected
गुप्त रखना
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Extent (noun) – Degree, scope, magnitude, measure, level
परिमाण
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Erstwhile (adjective) – Former, previous, prior, bygone, one-time
पूर्व
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Apparently (adverb) – Seemingly, evidently, ostensibly, outwardly, superficially
प्रत्यक्षतया
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Consensual (adjective) – Agreeable, accepted, voluntary, mutual, unanimous
सहमति-आधारित
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Extramarital (adjective) – Adulterous, illicit, unfaithful, cheating, outside of marriage
वैवाहिक बन्धन के बाहर
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Encounter (noun) – Meeting, confrontation, engagement, clash, face-off
सामना
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Reimburse (verb) – Refund, repay, recompense, compensate, indemnify
प्रतिपूर्ति करना
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In this regard (phrase) – In this respect, concerning this, on this matter, relating to this
इस संदर्भ में
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Falsification (noun) – Fabrication, forgery, misrepresentation, deception, dishonesty
जालीकरण
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Misdemeanour offense (noun) – A lesser criminal act, considered less severe than a felony, typically punishable by a fine, probation, or a short term of imprisonment.
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Felony (noun) – Serious crime, major crime, grave offence, criminal act
घोर अपराध
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Prosecute (verb) – Bring charges against, indict, arraign, charge, try
अभियोग करना
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Falsified (adjective) – Forged, counterfeit, fraudulent, fake, inauthentic
नकली
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Bookkeeping (noun) – Accounting, record-keeping, financial recording, ledger maintenance, account management
बहीखाता
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Cover up (phrasal verb) – Conceal, hide, mask, obscure, camouflage
छुपाना
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Entirely (adverb) – Completely, fully, wholly, totally, utterly
बिलकुल
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Speculation (noun) – Conjecture, supposition, guesswork, theorizing, surmise
अनुमान
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Rife (adjective) – Widespread, abundant, prevalent, rampant, pervasive
व्यापक
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Cite (verb) – Mention, refer to, allude to, quote, point out
हवाला देना
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Potential (adjective) – Possible, probable, likely, prospective, latent
संभावित
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Violation (noun) – Infringement, breach, transgression, infraction, contravention
उल्लंघन
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Prosecution (noun) – Legal proceedings, litigation, lawsuit, legal action
अभियोजन
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Firm (adjective) – Resolute, steadfast, unwavering, determined, strong
दृढ
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Following (preposition) – After, subsequent to, succeeding, in the wake of
के बाद
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Claim (noun) – Assertion, declaration, allegation, statement, contention
दावा
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Behest (noun) – Command, order, instruction, directive, demand
आदेश
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Transparently (adverb) – Clearly, openly, candidly, honestly, unambiguously
पारदर्शी
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Weight (noun) – Importance, significance, influence, substance, gravity
वजन
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Compelling (adjective) – Persuasive, convincing, cogent, forceful, powerful
ठोस
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Underlie (verb) – Form the basis, be the foundation, be at the root, be the cause
बुनियाद रखना
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Score a Self-goal (phrase) – To inadvertently harm one's own interests or objectives, especially while attempting to advance them; similar to scoring an own goal in sports.
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On the scanner (phrase) – Under investigation, under scrutiny, being examined
जांच के दायरे में
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Incite (verb) – Provoke, encourage, stimulate, instigate, prompt
उत्तेजित करना
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Insurrection (noun) – Rebellion, revolt, uprising, mutiny, riot
विद्रोह
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Withhold (verb) – Retain, hold back, keep, reserve, suppress
रोक रखना
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Classified (adjective) – Confidential, secret, restricted, privileged, protected
गोपनीय
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Demit (verb) – Resign, leave, step down, relinquish, give up
त्याग देना
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Reliance (noun) – Dependence, trust, confidence, assurance, faith
भरोसा, आसरा
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End up (phrasal verb) – Finish, result, conclude, wind up, terminate
अंत में
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Blowback (noun) – Repercussion, backlash, adverse reaction, negative response
झटका
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Given (preposition) – Considering, taking into account, in view of, bearing in mind
देखते हुए
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Partisanship (noun) – Bias, prejudice, favoritism, partiality, one-sidedness
पक्षपात
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Of course (phrase) – Certainly, definitely, unquestionably, assuredly
बेशक
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Extract (verb) – Obtain, draw out, derive, elicit, procure
निकालना
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Ounce (noun) – Bit, small amount, smidgen, trace, fragment
अंश
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Political capital (noun) – The goodwill, influence, or trust that a political figure or party has built up with the public, which they can use to achieve their goals, gain support, or push forward their agenda.
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Persecution (noun) – Oppression, harassment, maltreatment, victimization
उत्पीड़न
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Witch hunt (noun) – A campaign or investigation directed against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views, often based on false accusations or irrational fears, and typically characterized by political or personal motivations.
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Pass off (phrasal verb) – Misrepresent, disguise, pretend, fake, feign
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