George Conway Explains It All (To Sarah Longwell) S2 Ep131: Trump’s White House Fired Prosecutors for Telling the Truth!
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Nov 4, 2025 George Conway, a conservative lawyer and founder of the Society for the Rule of Law, dives deep into Trump’s controversial tactics for power retention. He explains the chilling implications of firing DOJ prosecutors in the wake of January 6th, hinting at an Orwellian shift. George also discusses legal challenges around deploying the National Guard, outlining how court expectations may influence political outcomes. Fascinatingly, he reveals a constitutional loophole that might allow Trump to run for a third term as vice president, showcasing how ego complicates this scenario.
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Orwellian Rewriting Of January 6
- The White House is enforcing a false narrative by punishing DOJ staff who contradict Trump's version of January 6.
- George Conway calls this Orwellian and central to authoritarian playbooks that rewrite facts and punish dissenters.
Prosecutors Put On Leave After Sentencing Memo
- Two D.C. prosecutors were placed on administrative leave hours after filing a sentencing memo about a January 6 defendant.
- The action reportedly stemmed from the White House and followed earlier firings of prosecutors who worked on January 6 cases.
Key Legal Question On 'Regular Forces'
- The Supreme Court asked for briefs on whether 'regular forces' means military forces, not federal agencies.
- Conway says this framing could block the administration's claim to deploy the National Guard without state consent.
