NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 04: Former President Donald Trump arrives for an arraignment hearing at NYS Supreme Court on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Former President Trump will be arraigned during his first court appearance following an indictment by a grand jury that heard evidence on hush money paid to an adult film star before the 2016 election. He becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges. Charges remain under seal and have not been made public. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Elie Honig: Which case is the biggest threat to Trump?

CNN’s Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig breaks down former President Donald Trump’s four criminal indictments, and which case poses the biggest threat to him, legally and practically.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 04: Former President Donald Trump arrives for an arraignment hearing at NYS Supreme Court on April 04, 2023 in New York City. Former President Trump will be arraigned during his first court appearance following an indictment by a grand jury that heard evidence on hush money paid to an adult film star before the 2016 election. He becomes the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges. Charges remain under seal and have not been made public. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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