Listen to MSNBC's Melissa Murray and guests Brendan Buck, Christina Greer, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Leah Litman, Johnathan Greenberg, Emily Bazelon, and Jill Wine-Banks discuss Trump's legal battles, House GOP chaos, Kevin McCarthy's removal, and the George Santos scandal.
Trump's legal team argues that his motivations for election interference are not for the court to decide, using a similar argument made by Richard Nixon after Watergate.
Legal experts criticize Trump's motion to dismiss the January 6 election interference case, stressing the importance of examining Trump's motivations and allowing a jury to decide on his intentions.
Trump's lawyers filed a motion in federal court claiming that Trump's efforts to ensure election integrity were within the scope of his presidential duties. They argued that his motivations are not for the court to decide. This legal argument is similar to the one Richard Nixon made after Watergate, asserting that if the president does it, it is not illegal.
Georgia Election Probe: Involvement of Trump Advisor
Fulton County DA Fawney Willis added Trump advisor Boris Epstein to her witness list for an upcoming trial. Epstein's unique knowledge of communications between himself and other defendants could be crucial. Willis cited a press conference held by the Trump campaign legal team and an email containing a memo about the January 6th scenario. Epstein has openly admitted his involvement in alleged coup plots.
Legal Reaction: Challenging Trump's Motion to Dismiss
Legal experts, including Emily Bazelon and Jill Wine Banks, criticized Trump's motion to dismiss the federal January 6 election interference case. They argued that the court should be able to examine Trump's motivations as it is a crucial aspect of the inquiry. They also doubted the validity of claims of absolute immunity and highlighted the importance of allowing a jury to decide on Trump's intentions.
Legal Troubles: Trump's New York Fraud Case
Trump's New York fraud case had a significant ruling from the judge. The ruling blocks Trump from secretly transferring assets out of the court's reach. Trump's legal team argues that he should be immune from prosecution because he was acquitted in the second impeachment trial. However, legal experts believe these arguments will not hold up in court and believe the case against Trump is strong.
MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 5, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles and House GOP chaos. Brendan Buck, Christina Greer, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Leah Litman, Johnathan Greenberg, Emily Bazelon and Jill Wine-Banks join.
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