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POLITICO Playbook Daily Briefing

April 12, 2024: A two-tiered Trump-favoring justice system

Apr 12, 2024
Legal editor James Romoser joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to discuss the two-tiered justice system favoring Trump. They delve into Trump's hush money trial, Harris' aggressive stance on abortion rights, and Michael Cohen's interview with Ryan Lizza in this thought-provoking episode.
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Quick takeaways

  • The justice system may favor Trump due to a two-tiered structure, potentially impacting high-profile cases.
  • Kamala Harris confronts Trump on abortion rights, emphasizing the threat of a national ban under his leadership.

Deep dives

Kamala Harris's Strategic Focus on Abortion Rights

Vice President Kamala Harris is adopting a new strategy by directly confronting former President Donald Trump on his stance regarding abortion rights. Harris targets Trump for his controversial comments during his 2016 campaign, where he suggested punishing women seeking abortions. By linking Trump to the current healthcare crisis and warning against the potential consequences of a second Trump term, Harris aims to prevent Trump from moderating his position publicly. The campaign style events allow Harris to emphasize the threat of a national abortion ban under Trump's leadership.

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