Legal Analysis of Presidential Executive Privilege and Special Prosecutors' Authority

After a traumatic weekend for the nation, MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord use their law enforcement expertise to take stock of the alarming assassination attempt of former President Trump. Then, they turn to Monday’s stunning dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case, after Judge Aileen Cannon took a page from Justice Clarence Thomas’ concurrence to view Jack Smith’s appointment as illegal.  Andrew and Mary explain what options are available to the Special Counsel in appealing the dismissal.

Further reading: Here is are the U.S. Codes Mary and Andrew referred to:

• 18 U.S.C. 351- Congressional, Cabinet, and Supreme Court assassination, kidnapping, and assault; penalties
• 18 U.S.C. 2331 (5) - definition of ‘domestic terrorism’