Key Takeaways From Historic Trump Trial

The trial against former President Donald Trump—the first-ever criminal trial against a former president—is entering the critical last phase, as both the prosecution and defense have rested. Testimony concluded Tuesday morning, but arguably, some of the most significant parts of the case took place in the courtroom hours later. During an afternoon hearing, attorneys argued over definitions and the inclusion or exclusion of terms like “intent,” “criminal conspiracy,” “willful,” and “legitimate press function.” Prosecutors argued that “unlawful” did not mean “criminal,” and that President Trump did not have to violate a crime to be found guilty of participating in a conspiracy, and that “proof” of intention to participate in a conspiracy was not required based on precedent. Defense attorneys argued there were not even enough facts for this case to go to a jury....