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US President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to unconditional discharge over his hush money conviction. Trump has been spared any penalty, including jail time or a fine, but he will still take office as the first US president with a felony conviction.
On this episode, Caitríona Perry is joined by Sumi Somaskanda and Courtney Subramanian to discuss the impact Donald Trump's sentencing could have on his presidency. Plus, the political dispute which has ensued following the most destructive wildfires ever to hit Los Angeles, and how some of the incoming president’s picks could fare as they prepare to face crucial confirmation hearings.
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Producer: Tom Kavanagh
Sound engineer: Gareth Jones
Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas
Senior news editor: China Collins
(Picture: Donald Trump during a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Credit: Reuters)
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