Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts Matt Gaetz And The Clown Car Crash Into The Justice Department
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Nov 16, 2024 
Mark Joseph Stern, a senior writer at Slate known for his incisive legal commentary, joins Dahlia Lithwick to discuss Trump's shocking pick of Matt Gaetz for the Justice Department. They dissect the implications for law and democracy, facing a potential erosion of nonpartisan values. Mary Anne Franks, a law professor and author of "Fearless Speech," delves into the escalating crisis of online censorship, particularly against women, arguing that free speech advocates often silence marginalized voices while pushing dangerous narratives.
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Gaetz's Behavior
- Senator Mark Wayne Mullen shared observations about Matt Gaetz's behavior.
- Gaetz showed videos of women he slept with and bragged about drug use.
Trump's Win-Win
- Trump's nomination of Gaetz, regardless of its outcome, benefits him.
- This is a calculated move that either advances a loyalist or sets up a "more reasonable" alternative.
Gaetz's Qualifications
- Matt Gaetz's qualifications for Attorney General are questionable at best.
- His experience primarily involves being investigated, not prosecuting.