Pivot We're not the only ones obsessed with Preet Bharara. Plus, the vaccine mandate divide and Friend of Pivot Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
Aug 10, 2021
Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney and now a prominent podcaster, shares insights into the controversial investigation surrounding Andrew Cuomo. Joining him is Alexander Vindman, retired Lt. Col. and key impeachment witness, who discusses the life-changing call with Ukraine's president detailed in his new book. The conversation also dives into the contentious vaccine mandate debate, Apple's child safety measures versus privacy concerns, and the implications of ongoing political maneuvers influenced by Trumpism.
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Cuomo's Allegations of Bias
- Andrew Cuomo attacked investigators, claiming bias due to Preet Bharara's ties with investigator June Kim.
- Cuomo's letter mentioned Bharara 33 times, alleging Kim's bias stemmed from Cuomo's past attempts to hinder Bharara's career.
Flawed Legal Argument
- Cuomo's argument that prior investigation precludes future ones is illogical.
- Prosecutors often reinvestigate or reprosecute individuals, as Cuomo himself has done in the past.
China's Tech Control
- China's lawsuit against Tencent for WeChat's youth mode sets a precedent for surveillance.
- It raises concerns about the implications of such practices for similar technologies in other countries, including Apple's iMessage.
