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This week is Trump's arraignment — and birthday. Here's how he has celebrated before

Then-President Donald Trump blows out a candle on a cake celebrating an early birthday during lunch with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on June 11, 2018. Ministry of Communications and Information Singapore via AP hide caption

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This week is Trump's arraignment — and birthday. Here's how he has celebrated before

Former president Donald Trump turns 77 on Wednesday. He's celebrated his most recent birthdays on the golf course and in the White House — but is also no stranger to lavish bashes.

Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race

Former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton speaks to members of the media in Taipei in April. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race

John Bolton says the indictment is a "potentially catastrophic turn of events" for Trump. He spoke to Morning Edition about the seriousness of the charges and the importance of accountability.

Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race

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Trump's federal indictment will loom large as Congress returns to session

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who is now House speaker, and then-President Trump attend a rally in Bakersfield, Calif., on Feb. 19, 2020. McCarthy said House investigators would play a key role in scrutinizing the investigations into the former president. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump's federal indictment will loom large as Congress returns to session

Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was elected to the post with Trump's support after 15 contentious rounds of votes, said House Republicans will get to the bottom of the investigation into Trump.

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Other countries have prosecuted their leaders. What took the U.S. so long?

Former President Donald Trump sits in the rear of his limousine as he departs Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Other countries have prosecuted their leaders. What took the U.S. so long?

Other democracies, from Europe to South America to the Middle East, have prosecuted their current or former leaders. Why did the U.S. wait so long to take that step? A political scientist weighs in.

Other countries have prosecuted their leaders. What took the U.S. so long?

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