Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord, and Trevor Morrison discuss topics including damages in the case against Donald Trump, dangers of his inflammatory statements towards court staff, analysis of removal petitions in Georgia, the Department of Justice's stance on indicting sitting presidents, and legal proceedings against Trump.
The call to the Georgia Secretary of State is a significant charge that is part of a larger conspiracy case.
Prosecuting Trump's interference in the election is complex due to potential defenses and attempts to convince officials to reconsider.
The most straightforward prosecution may lie in the federal indictment related to the January 6th insurrection.
Deep dives
The significance of the call to the Georgia Secretary of State
The call to the Georgia Secretary of State, where Trump urged him to find enough votes to change the election outcome, is a strong charge that is part of a larger conspiracy case.
The challenge of prosecuting Trump's interference in the election
Prosecuting Trump's interference in the election, including the call to the Georgia Secretary of State, is complex due to potential defenses claiming an honest belief in fraud and attempting to convince officials to reconsider.
The most straightforward prosecution
While the call to the Georgia Secretary of State is significant, the most straightforward prosecution may lie in the federal indictment related to the January 6th insurrection.
Challenges and potential delays
The federal indictment related to January 6th may face challenges and potential delays due to immunity defense filings, appeals, and potential review by the Supreme Court.
The importance of transparency and educational efforts
To address the characterization of prosecutions as political witch hunts, it is crucial for the Justice Department to engage in transparent communication, educate the public about the rule of law, and provide context for the charges and their importance.
We’re live at NYU Law School! MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord are joined by special guest and former dean of NYU Law Trevor Morrison. They discuss Trump’s new gag order, presidential immunity and take questions from the audience.
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