History in the United States as Donald Trump becomes the first former president arrested on criminal charges. 

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was arraigned in federal court on charges that he allegedly mishandled highly-sensitive documents and obstructed government attempts to retrieve them. The unprecedented indictment of a former president includes 31 counts under the Espionage Act. 

Joining the discussion:

• Douglass Sloan is a senior political analyst and Principal with the National Capitol Strategy Group. 
• Melik Abdul is a radio host and Republican strategist
• Rina Shah is a political analyst and commentator.
• Gene Rossi is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney. He spent nearly three decades with the Justice Department.

Breaking news: Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges he broke the law by keeping and hiding top secret documents in his Florida home — the first hearing in a historic court case that could alter the country’s political and legal landscape.… pic.twitter.com/xtcNRg4Wcp

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 13, 2023

Donald Trump's not guilty plea sets up a legal battle likely to play out over coming months as he campaigns to win back the presidency in a November 2024 election. Experts say it could be a year or more before a trial takes place https://t.co/cCVCLmApbZ pic.twitter.com/Tc4Zlw3lbL

— Reuters (@Reuters) June 13, 2023