Commentary: Trump’s indictment is a historic first. Here’s why more are likely to follow
The news that a Manhattan grand jury has returned an indictment of Donald Trump — the first criminal charge against a former president in the nation’s history — is monumental in itself. We should pause for a moment to appreciate the giant step that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has taken toward accountability for a man who has shown nothing but contempt for the rule of law.
But Thursday’s announcement also ushers in a new normal that will be among the
