The New Yorker Radio Hour Senator Adam Schiff on How the Trump Administration Targets Its Opponents
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Dec 5, 2025 
Adam Schiff, the U.S. Senator from California and key figure in the Trump impeachment, delves into why Trump targets him, asserting it stems from effective media presence. He discusses a federal inquiry into his mortgage, criticizes the politicization of legal investigations, and questions the impact of the Epstein files on Trump's resilience to scandal. Schiff underscores the dangers of undermining elections and highlights the importance of citizen action to protect democracy, all while expressing cautious optimism in the fight against authoritarianism.
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Early Twitter Attack During Russia Probe
- Adam Schiff recalls being attacked on Twitter during the Russia investigation and wanting to respond immediately.
- He describes deposing Jared Kushner shortly after and Kushner's ingratiating comment about Schiff's TV appearances.
Kushner's Comment About TV Appearances
- Schiff recounts deposing Jared Kushner and Kushner telling him Trump didn't like his TV performance.
- He uses this to suggest Trump targets enemies based on who is effective against him on television.
Weaponizing Investigations Against Opponents
- Schiff says the mortgage-fraud probe against him is part of a broader pattern of targeting political opponents.
- He asserts there is "no there there" and expects politicized personnel moves to try to manufacture cases.