Plain English with Derek Thompson

How Strong Is the Case Against Donald Trump?

Apr 6, 2023

Derek chats with Norman Eisen, a seasoned lawyer and former co-counsel during Trump's first impeachment, and political reporter Dave Weigel from Semafor. They delve into the strength of the case against Trump, discussing the implications of hush money payments and legal challenges he faces. Eisen argues that the indictment is more substantial than many believe, while Weigel explores how this legal drama could alter the electoral landscape, impacting Trump's support within the GOP and influencing voter perceptions.

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Episode guests

Dave Weigel

Norm Eisen

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Legal Battles and Political Implications

11min

Legal Challenges in Trump's Case

15min

Analyzing the Historical Indictment of a Former President

3min

Trump's Legal Battles and Political Loyalty

14min

Trump, Media, and GOP Dynamics

9min

Demographics and the Illusions of Online Politics

2min

Derek talks to ‘Semafor’ political reporter Dave Weigel about how the Trump indictment could reshape the election—or turn out to be a big ole nothing burger. But before that, Norman Eisen, a lawyer who served as cocounsel for the House Judiciary Committee during the first impeachment and trial of Donald Trump, argues that Alvin Bragg's case is much stronger than the conventional wisdom.

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Host: Derek Thompson

Guests: Norman Eisen and Dave Weigel

Producer: Devon Manze

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