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All the Presidents' Lawyers

Trump Derangement Syndrome with David Lat

Sep 29, 2021
Special guest David Lat joins Ken White to discuss 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' among lawyers defending Donald Trump, highlighting attorneys who went astray, such as Jeffrey Clark and John Eastman. They also delve into Rudy Giuliani's fall from grace and critique Supreme Court fantasies. The hosts express gratitude to listeners and remind them to donate.
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  • The phenomenon of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' affects both liberals and conservatives, as showcased by the descent of once-respected lawyers like Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell into questionable legal and political tactics.
  • The incidents involving attorneys Jeffrey Clark and John Eastman highlight the role of lawyers in both creating and preventing legal problems, with Clark attempting to overturn election results and Eastman descending into pushing fringe conspiracy theories to reverse the election outcome.

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The descent of conservative lawyers into Trump Derangement Syndrome

The podcast episode discusses the phenomenon of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' affecting not just liberals, but also conservatives. The host interviews guest David Lat, a lawyer and journalist, who explores how prominent conservative lawyers, such as Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Jeffrey Clark, and John Eastman, seemingly lost their sanity in defending Donald Trump. Lat highlights their once-respectable backgrounds and how they descended into questionable legal and political tactics. The episode also touches on the controversy around the Federalist Society and whether they should take a stance against these lawyers.

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