‘Teflon’ Trump’s Veneer of Invincibility Finally Wears Off

The spectacle that is sure to unfold this week will mark an unprecedented moment in American history that will demonstrate once again how dramatically Mr. Trump has upended democratic norms.

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President Trump points to the crowd as he leaves after speaking at a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport, Saturday. AP/Evan Vucci

When President Trump steps before a judge this week to be arraigned in a New York courtroom, it will not only mark the first time a former American president has faced criminal charges. It will also be a reckoning for a man long nicknamed “Teflon Don,” who until now has managed to skirt serious legal jeopardy despite 40 years of legal scrutiny.

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