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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Responding to Bogus Accusations
- Ignore letters from the U.S. attorney accusing you of a crime, especially if the accusation is bogus.
- Do not respond by explaining your intent; instead, if you have immunity, give a speech protected by it.
White House Retaliation Against Law Firm
- The White House is considering revoking security clearances from Covington & Burling lawyers who aided Jack Smith.
- This retaliation could severely limit defendants' legal representation in national security cases.
Judge Reyes and the DOJ
- Judge Ana Reyes used a hypothetical scenario involving UVA Law to illustrate the concept of animus to government lawyers.
- The government filed a complaint about her conduct, which Ken White finds embarrassingly whiny.