What's happened
Former President Trump draws parallels between his legal troubles and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Why it matters
The comparison made by Trump has sparked controversy and drawn attention to his ongoing legal battles and his stance on the death of Navalny.
What the papers say
The New York Times and The Independent emphasize Trump's comparison of his legal battles to Navalny's death, while Politico and The Independent highlight the controversy and differing opinions on Trump's stance.
How we got here
The story began with the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, which prompted former President Trump to draw comparisons to his own legal battles.
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