The MeidasTouch Podcast Governor Hochul and Neal Katyal React to Threats to Democracy
Apr 26, 2022
This discussion features Neal Katyal, a former Solicitor General and law professor, who shares his expertise on the January 6th committee investigations and the importance of upholding the rule of law. New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins in to highlight her views on political accountability and the implications of recent legal challenges against Donald Trump. They also delve into the significance of Macron's victory in France and the ongoing fight against extremism in democracy, urging civic engagement and awareness in challenging political times.
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McCarthy's Lie
- Kevin McCarthy denied telling Trump to resign after January 6th.
- Leaked audio revealed McCarthy had indeed suggested Trump's resignation.
Greene's Evasion
- Marjorie Taylor Greene repeatedly claimed "I don't recall" during her sworn testimony.
- This tactic aims to avoid incriminating herself while maintaining her hardline stance.
GOP Cowardice
- GOP lawmakers privately acknowledged Trump's culpability in the January 6th insurrection.
- Publicly, they shifted blame to Antifa and Democrats, revealing their cowardice.