Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast The Biden Pardon Meets The Coming Trump 'Revenge Tour'
Dec 4, 2024
Dan Goldman, US Representative from New York and former lead counsel for Trump's impeachment, discusses the turbulent political landscape ahead. He examines how Trump may leverage presidency against opponents and the chilling implications for democracy. Goldman scrutinizes Biden's controversial pardon for his son, questioning the influence of politics on justice. The conversation also touches on potential political retaliation against New York and the importance of reaffirming constitutional commitments regarding presidential term limits.
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Trump's Jokes and Normalization
- Trump's jokes about not abiding by term limits are serious and not humorous.
- He uses this tactic to normalize unconstitutional behavior.
Self-Pardon Normalization
- Trump's initial claim about self-pardoning caused outrage, but it later became accepted.
- This shows his pattern of normalizing extreme ideas.
Politicization of Hunter Biden Case
- Republicans' intervention in Hunter Biden's case, not Biden's actions, politicized it.
- The plea deal fell apart due to this, forcing unfair charges against Hunter Biden.