Pod Save America “Impeaching the Big Lie.”
Feb 8, 2021
The second impeachment of Donald Trump kicks off, sparking discussions about accountability and the political landscape. The Biden administration is navigating immigration reforms while addressing the fallout from the previous administration's policies. A significant defamation lawsuit against Fox News highlights the consequences of spreading false narratives about election integrity. The podcast also examines the media's role in political discourse and the challenges of combatting misinformation in today's climate.
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Impeachment Strategy
- Democrats face a challenge: how to effectively use the impeachment trial, given the likely acquittal.
- They must connect disinformation, political violence, and Republican complicity, all while navigating process debates.
Making a Strong Case
- Use all available tools, including witnesses, to create a compelling case.
- Implicate Republican politicians who spread conspiracies, since they still pose a threat.
Trump's Defense
- Trump's lawyers plan to argue that his actions are protected by the First Amendment and that Democrats incite violence too.
- They will likely use video montages, a tactic Trump favors.