On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Amy Gardner, Christine Emba and David Von Drehle about the charges against former president Donald Trump and how Republicans are preparing for next week’s primary debate.

Conversation recorded on Friday, August 18, 2023.

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