Pod Save America A Front Row Seat to Trump's Trial
May 3, 2024
Norm Eisen, former White House ethics czar and author of "Trying Trump," breaks down the first weeks of Donald Trump’s Manhattan trial. He discusses Trump's controversial comments during rallies and the political fallout, including the Biden-Harris campaign's response to his abortion stance. The conversation also touches on Marjorie Taylor Greene's challenges within the GOP and the implications of judicial decisions on reproductive rights. Eisen's insights offer a captivating glimpse into the intersection of law and politics during this unprecedented time.
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Transvaginal Ultrasound Law
- In 2012, Virginia Republicans tried to pass a law requiring transvaginal ultrasounds for abortions.
- This unpopular law sunk Bob McDonnell's political career and made Mitt Romney's VP choice harder.
Monitoring Pregnancies
- Trump's suggestion of states monitoring pregnancies is deeply unpopular, similar to the transvaginal ultrasound law.
- The Biden campaign quickly capitalized on this with a new ad.
American Idea in Action
- Trump's criminal trial embodies the American idea that no one is above the law.
- Holding Trump accountable for his alleged election interference upholds this principle.
