The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Grand Conspiracy with Molly Roberts
Jan 20, 2026
Molly Roberts, a Senior Editor at Lawfare and legal journalist, joins Benjamin Wittes to dissect the intriguing 'grand conspiracy' investigation now under scrutiny by a Florida grand jury. They explore how the theory connects the 2016 Russia probe, the Mar-a-Lago search, and subsequent Biden-era prosecutions. Robert discusses pivotal elements such as Judge Eileen Cannon's role and the challenges faced with subpoenas targeting classified info. Speculating on the investigation's implications, they ponder whether the 'grand conspiracy' will lead to any indictments.
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Grand Jury Gives Theory Real Consequences
- A sitting grand jury in Florida makes the grand conspiracy theory legally consequential rather than merely rhetorical.
- Molly Roberts emphasizes that a grand jury investigation can force targets into courtroom defenses if indictments follow.
Transcript Corruption Claims Are Implausible
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The Durham Annex And Document Dumps
- Molly Roberts recounts the Durham annex and related document dumps that fueled the grand conspiracy narrative.
- She notes Durham himself said the annex documents were likely forged and possibly Russian source material.