The Briefing with Jen Psaki 'Breathtakingly corrupt, and mind-blowingly stupid': Trump DOJ on shaky ground with Comey indictment
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Sep 27, 2025 George Conway and Liz Oyer dissect the flaws in the Trump DOJ's indictment of James Comey, highlighting evidence gaps and legal weaknesses. Rep. Ro Khanna advocates for transparency regarding newly released Epstein files, suggesting they name influential figures, including some close to Trump. The discussion pivots to California's Prop 50 aimed at countering gerrymandering, revealing stark contrasts in campaign financing. Lastly, concerns arise over the military's sudden recall of top brass, raising questions about operational impacts and civilian control.
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Headline-First Prosecution Strategy
- Donald Trump seeks headlines first and consequences later when pursuing prosecutions.
- He finds loyal operatives to carry out headline-driven legal actions regardless of merit.
Inexperienced Prosecutor In High-Profile Case
- Lindsay Halligan, a Trump appointee, led the Comey grand jury presentation despite no criminal prosecution experience.
- She made procedural errors and was the lone signatory on the indictment, highlighting inexperience and loyalty over qualifications.
Career Prosecutors' Reluctance Signals Politics
- Career prosecutors in the office reportedly declined to pursue the Comey case, forcing a political appointee to proceed.
- That dynamic suggests the prosecution was politically driven rather than based on consensus legal judgment.