A$AP Rocky, an American rapper, has been detained in Sweden for almost a month following allegations that he and his entourage assaulted a man who was following them on June 30. Today, he entered a not guilty plea to an assault charge as his trial began. The case has drawn huge media attention, with fans and celebrity friends calling for Rocky’s release. Among the loudest voices petitioning for Rocky’s freedom is U.S. President Donald Trump.

Host Tamara Khandaker talks to Spencer Kornhaber, a staff writer at The Atlantic. They discuss the background of the A$AP Rocky case, why Trump seems to care so much, and what the president’s handling of the issue says about his style of diplomacy.

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