George Conway Explains It All (To Sarah Longwell) S2 Ep121: Pam Bondi’s Overreach Blows Up in Her Face
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Aug 21, 2025 The discussion kicks off with the absurd 'felony sandwich' case, revealing how law enforcement can be manipulated based on political biases. The challenges of National Guard deployment in D.C. are explored, highlighting political motivations over local safety. The implications of controversial executive orders attempting to assert control over crime raise eyebrows, with legal challenges surfacing. The conversation wraps around the push for D.C. statehood and the pressing need for political representation, reflecting on the broader dynamics at play in governance.
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The 'Sandwich Man' Arrest
- They discuss a man arrested for throwing a salami sandwich at an armored officer and charged with felony assault.
- George and JVL treat the episode as an example of disproportionate law enforcement response and public spectacle.
Prosecutorial Discretion Is Hard To Overturn
- Prosecutors have broad, largely unreviewable discretion to decide whom to charge and what to charge them with.
- Courts rarely find selective prosecution absent clear discriminatory intent or statutory protected-class targeting.
Public Threats Highlight Unequal Enforcement
- Trump used Truth Social to openly threaten Colorado over Tina Peters, illustrating unequal enforcement and presidential intimidation.
- Conway emphasizes the danger of normalizing such threats while minor offenses get heavy charges.
