The Bulwark Podcast Andrew Weissmann: It Stinks to High Heaven
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Jul 25, 2025 Andrew Weissmann, a Professor of law at NYU and legal analyst for MSNBC, joins to dissect the murky ties between Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell. The discussion highlights the unsettling implications of Maxwell's potential motives for exculpating Trump and the broader consequences for judicial integrity. Weissmann explores the chaotic political landscape, scrutinizing the government's contradictory stances on legal transparency and the politicization of the Department of Justice. Expect sharp insights into the fragility of the rule of law and legal complexities surrounding high-profile cases.
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DOJ's Schizophrenic Transparency
- The DOJ shows conflicting behavior: they claim a desire for transparency yet withhold vast amounts of non-grand jury information about Epstein and Maxwell cases.
- Political motives appear to be driving these decisions, overshadowing traditional DOJ procedures and career prosecutors' input.
Political Spin in Maxwell Meeting
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met alone with Ghislaine Maxwell without career prosecutors, which is highly unusual and concerning.
- This suggests a possible political agenda aimed at controlling Maxwell's statements to protect certain individuals.
Firing of Epstein Lead Prosecutor
- The firing of Maureen Comey, lead prosecutor on Epstein-Maxwell, is unprecedented and signals potential cover-up or political interference.
- Such actions undermine the DOJ's independence and its ability to fully pursue justice in high-profile cases.