Serious Trouble
The New George Santos
Feb 27, 2025
The podcast dives into the legal showdown between the Associated Press and the Trump administration over press access. It explores Ed Martin’s politically charged letters targeting Democrats and the implications for due process. Discussions also touch on Sam Bankman-Fried’s self-victimization strategies from prison and the complexities of pardon applications linked to January 6th. Additionally, the episode scrutinizes a controversial Iowa poll and the ensuing lawsuit by Donald Trump, highlighting the intersection of polling accuracy and First Amendment rights.
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- The Associated Press has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over First Amendment violations regarding press access restrictions.
- Ed Martin's politically charged actions as acting U.S. attorney raise concerns about the weaponization of legal frameworks against political dissenters.
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AP's Legal Battle with the White House
The Associated Press (AP) has initiated a legal case against the White House, asserting First Amendment violations and due process concerns after being excluded from key press events. The White House's rationale for exclusion was deemed arbitrary, challenging the administration's discretion in selecting media personnel for access. Judge Trevor McFadden acknowledged the lack of immediate harm to justify a temporary restraining order but indicated that the law tends to favor the AP's position. The outcome may hinge on whether the White House has ceded authority to the White House Correspondents Association, which could limit the administration's ability to exclude outlets like the AP.
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