The Biden Pardon Meets The Coming Trump 'Revenge Tour'
Dec 4, 2024
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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.
Dan Goldman warns that Trump's remarks about seeking a third term reflect a dangerous normalization of unconstitutional behavior threatening democracy.
Goldman expresses concern that Trump may manipulate federal resources against New York as political retaliation, undermining crucial recovery efforts in the state.
Deep dives
Trump's Remarks and the Threat to Democracy
Trump's comments about potentially seeking a third presidential term are viewed as serious violations of constitutional principles. Congressman Dan Goldman emphasizes that these remarks are not jokes, as Trump often claims, but rather indicative of his intention to normalize unconstitutional behavior. Goldman references past instances where Trump hinted at disregarding the 22nd Amendment, including comments made during rallies and fundraisers, where he proposed the idea of ruling as president for life. The normalization of such statements reflects a broader threat to democratic governance, and Goldman introduced a resolution to reaffirm the two-term limit imposed by the Constitution.
Public Perception and Trump's Legal Troubles
Goldman argues that the recent electoral outcomes should not be interpreted as a pardon for Trump's alleged crimes, asserting that voters prioritize pressing issues like affordability and housing over Trump's legal challenges. Many Americans may view Trump's anti-democratic efforts with discontent; however, their focus remains on everyday struggles rather than his political controversies. Goldman stresses that claims of 'lawfare' used by Trump and his supporters fail to hold due weight, indicating that the Republican narrative seeks to project their misdeeds onto Democrats. The Republicans, according to Goldman, have a history of weaponizing government institutions for political advantage, which only exacerbates the existing concerns surrounding Trump’s behavior.
Potential Consequences of Trump's Presidency on New York
Goldman expresses concern over how Trump might retaliate against New York due to his longstanding animosity towards the state. He fears that Trump could manipulate federal resources, withholding disaster relief and funding from New York City as punishment for not supporting him politically. This retaliation could severely damage New York’s recovery efforts and future projects as federal funding plays a critical role in urban development. Goldman highlights a broader concern that Trump views his presidency through a partisan lens, affecting his decision-making in a way that could hinder assistance to regions he holds grievances against.
With Trump's second term set to begin in the coming months, how might he use the power of the presidency against his political opponents?
On Today's Show: Dan Goldman, US Representative (D, NY-10), formerly lead counsel for the impeachment investigation of Pres. Trump in 2019 and former assistant US attorney SDNY, responds to the president-elect's nominations for cabinet posts and the FBI and talks about his expectations for the next House term.
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