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Trump’s Ugly New Rants About Jan. 6 Pardons Suddenly Seem More Ominous
Jul 1, 2024
The podcast explores Trump's dangerous rhetoric on the January 6th rioters, his potential use of pardons, and the impact on legal proceedings. They discuss a Supreme Court ruling affecting cases against the attackers and concerns about Trump's threats to the rule of law. Additionally, the podcast delves into the MAGA movement's perception of citizenship and legitimacy, as well as parallels between the Mueller probe and the Capitol attack investigations.
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- Trump's escalation in defending January 6th rioters raises concerns about potential pardons and undermining accountability.
- Supreme Court ruling on obstruction statute may limit cases against Capitol attackers, but Trump's pardons could still pose a threat to rule of law.
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Trump's Rhetoric on January 6th and Supreme Court Ruling
Trump continues to escalate his defense of January 6th rioters, calling for their release and hailing a Supreme Court ruling. However, legal expert Andrew Weissman clarifies that the ruling may not impact many prosecutions related to the Capitol attack. Despite Trump's claims, pardoning the rioters might not erase the event's significance.
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