
The Beat with Ari Melber
Obama AG Eric Holder on DOJ's Biden docs report
Feb 13, 2024
Former Obama Attorney General Eric Holder discusses the importance of defending democracy and the rule of law, addressing gerrymandering and criminal justice reform. He also reflects on breaking barriers and his admiration for Jackie Robinson, explores the implications of a hypothetical Russian attack, and criticizes Putin's actions. The podcast also covers Trump's immunity appeal to the Supreme Court and the global backlash to his comments about Russia and NATO.
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- Trump's lawyers have appealed to the Supreme Court to delay his trial, claiming it would disrupt his ability to campaign effectively.
- Former AG Eric Holder criticized the special counsel's report for its gratuitous language and expressed concern about the lack of fair and comprehensive investigations in maintaining public faith in the justice system.
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Trump's lawyers appeal to Supreme Court to delay case
Donald Trump's lawyers have appealed to the Supreme Court in an effort to delay a criminal trial against him. They argue that without immunity from prosecution, the presidency as we know it will cease to exist. The lawyers claim that conducting a month-long trial at the height of the election season will disrupt Trump's ability to campaign effectively. The DC Circuit already rejected their arguments, calling them extreme and autocratic. It remains to be seen whether the Supreme Court will entertain the case.
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