Karen Tumulty, political columnist for The Washington Post, discusses the challenges of dethroning Trump in the primary season. They also touch on lawyers' responsibilities in dealing with clients like Trump, the lack of suspense in the New Hampshire primary, and the potential impact of America turning towards authoritarianism. The discussion highlights the importance of media literacy and separating facts from disinformation.
Trump's strong hold on the Republican base remains despite challenges from Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.
Managing client behavior is crucial for effective attorney-client relationships, transparency, and following counsel's advice.
Judge Cannon's handling of the classified documents case has raised speculation about potential delays and additional cases in New Jersey.
Deep dives
Trump's Grip on the Republican Base
Despite challenges from Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, Trump's strong hold on the Republican base remains a determining factor in the primary season.
The Importance of Controlling Self-Destructive Client Behavior
Managing client behavior is crucial in maintaining effective attorney-client relationships, ensuring transparency, and listening to counsel's advice.
Judge Cannon and the Classified Documents Case
Judge Cannon's handling of the classified documents case has raised questions and speculation about potential delays and the possibility of additional separate cases in New Jersey.
Addressing Election in Legal Briefings
The need to address the impact of the election in legal briefings and the importance of swift trials due to potential consequences if trials are not concluded before the election.
The Battle for Independents and Base Turnout
The upcoming election will heavily depend on motivating the base, particularly among independents, as both candidates vie for their support in what is expected to be a closely contested race.
Karen Tumulty is a political columnist for The Washington Post who was on the ground for last week’s Iowa Republican caucuses and this week’s New Hampshire presidential primary. She joins Preet from Manchester, New Hampshire, to talk about why Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have been unable to dethrone Trump and what the early effective end to the primary season says about this fraught election year.
Plus, could we see additional charges brought against Trump related to classified documents held at his property in New Jersey? How do lawyers deal with out-of-control clients like Donald Trump? And, why won’t Special Counsel Jack Smith speak of the 2024 election in his 2020 election interference case filings addressing the timing of the forthcoming trial?
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