Katie Benner, Norm Ornstein, and Elliot Williams analyze Trump's maneuvers in DC courtrooms and Hunter Biden's showdown with House committees. They discuss Trump's unprecedented behavior in his fraud trial, debate the legitimacy of delaying proceedings, and explore concerns about liberal prosecutors targeting the former president. The chapter also touches on Mark Hamill becoming a Ukraine ambassador and a debate on the best techniques for making rosé wine.
Trump's civil trial ends with a dramatic and inappropriate closing statement, showcasing his defiance and lack of regard for legal proceedings.
Hunter Biden's surprise appearance before the committee creates a spectacle benefiting both him and House Republicans.
Deep dives
Trump's Contempt Trial: A Theatrical Showdown
Trump's civil trial ends with a dramatic and inappropriate closing statement from the former president, showcasing his continued defiance and lack of regard for legal proceedings.
Hunter Biden's Surprise Congressional Appearance
Hunter Biden makes a surprise appearance before the committee debating criminal contempt charges against him, creating a spectacle that benefits both him and House Republicans.
Potential Political Costs of Hunter Biden's Legal Troubles
While Hunter Biden's legal troubles may undermine Joe Biden's image, it is unlikely to significantly impact his core supporters or change their support.
The Implications of Trump's Immunity Argument
The recent arguments in the DC circuit regarding Trump's claim of post-presidential immunity do not appear to be going well for the former president, with judges expressing skepticism and potentially leading to a quick and decisive ruling against him.
Donald Trump skipped Iowa in the final days before the nation’s 1st primary to remain in DC courtrooms and deliver his stump speech fueled by grievance, resentment, and vengeance. 3 well-known experts in the ways DC–Katie Benner, Norm Ornstein, and Elliot Williams–join Harry to analyze Trump’s maneuvers & suss out where the cases are going. They then turn to the other Capitol Hill drama involving Hunter Biden, analyzing his showdown with House committees looking to savage him to get at his dad.