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Donald Trump and The Supreme Court | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson, Richard Epstein, and John Yoo | Hoover Institution
Jan 17, 2024
Legal experts Richard Epstein and John Yoo discuss key Supreme Court cases involving Donald Trump. Topics include Trump's eligibility for the ballot, defining insurrection, presidential immunity, criminal charges against Trump, the baby boomer generation's influence on politics, and the suitability of political figures like Kamala Harris and Joe Biden.
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- The legal challenges against Donald Trump have raised concerns about the proper use of prosecutorial discretion and the potential misuse of legal tools for political purposes.
- The charges brought against Trump have been seen as politically motivated, contributing to a polarized political environment.
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Trump facing multiple legal challenges
Former President Donald Trump is facing legal challenges in multiple cases, including charges of falsifying business records and fraudulent reporting of property values. The Manhattan District Attorney, the New York Attorney General, the Justice Department's Special Counsel, and the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia have all filed charges against Trump. These cases have been widely seen as politically motivated, with critics arguing that they violate norms and use the legal system for political purposes. Some believe that these cases have undermined trust in the justice system and have sparked a debate about the proper use of prosecutorial discretion.
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