Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Jim Acosta & Liz Oyer
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Sep 24, 2026 
Jim Acosta, journalist and former CNN chief White House correspondent, discusses Trump’s press war, economic turmoil, Republican vulnerability, and a government run by loyalists. Liz Oyer, former U.S. Pardon Attorney and federal public defender, examines threats to the rule of law, media retaliation, DOJ conflicts of interest, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s extraordinary prison transfer.
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Election Conspiracists Push Federal Takeover
- Trump-aligned election conspiracists are urging federal control of midterm elections despite lacking credible evidence.
- Molly Jong-Fast warns that this threatens election administration, the rule of law, and democratic stability.
Republicans Also Fear Weakened Rule Of Law
- A Gallup poll found 43 percent of Republicans see the rule of law as weaker than a decade ago.
- Only 28 percent believe political leaders will be held accountable, revealing broad distrust beyond Democratic voters.
Press Attacks Distract From A Weak Presidency
- Trump’s attacks on journalists serve both as political distractions and as genuine threats to democratic norms.
- Jim Acosta connects the press fight to Trump’s poor polling and vulnerable Republican campaigns.
