Legal AF by MeidasTouch MAGA Quickly IMPLODES After Biden OUTMANEUVER
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May 22, 2024 Dive into the latest MAGA attempts to impeach President Biden and the chaotic fallout in Congress. The discussion reveals how the Office of Legal Counsel is defending executive privilege over an audio recording linked to Biden’s classified documents handling. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s awkward personal attacks escalate tensions on the House floor. Amid all the drama, questions of legal strategy and political motives come to light, highlighting a diversion from pressing voter concerns like the economy and healthcare.
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Transcript Already Contains Core Facts
- The full transcript of Biden's interview and the special counsel's report are public and contain the substantive facts already.
- Audio adds political ammunition but not new legal facts according to Michael Popok.
Audio's Political Value, Not Legal Need
- MAGA Republicans want the audio to produce edited clips and campaign ads that embarrass Biden.
- Popok argues the audio is valuable politically but unnecessary legally when the transcript exists.
OLC Backed Executive Privilege Assertion
- The Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) advised President Biden that executive privilege should be asserted for the recordings.
- Merrick Garland adopted that advice citing harm to future law enforcement investigations.