Trump Could Be Jailed for Contempt + A Conversation with Scott Dworkin
Sep 18, 2023
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Scott Dworkin, founder of the Democratic Coalition, discusses Georgia racketeering indictments and the importance of accountability. They talk about celebrating wins in holding Trump accountable, the challenges of incarceration and immigration detention, and Senator Tommy Tuberville's harmful actions. They also touch on weak Democratic messaging, sentencing of a former proud boy leader, extremist infiltration, diverse opinions, and Fulton County DA's response to Jim Jordan.
Accountability and justice are important in holding Trump and his allies responsible for their actions.
Republican representative Jim Jordan is criticized for attempting to interfere with the prosecution of Trump and the 18 Code defendants.
Despite Trump's announcement, it is unlikely that he will voluntarily testify in any of his cases due to his history of avoidance and potential legal risks.
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Scott Dorkin's Perspective on Accountability and Justice
Scott Dorkin, founder of the Democratic Coalition and host of the Dorkin Report podcast, emphasizes the importance of enjoying accountability and justice when it comes to Trump and his allies facing legal consequences. He encourages people to celebrate the wins and not dismiss the impact of indictments and investigations.
Concerns Over Jim Jordan's Actions
Jim Jordan, a Republican representative, is criticized for attempting to interfere with the prosecution of Trump and the 18 Code defendants by Fulton County DA Fannie Willis. Fannie Willis responds with a scathing letter, highlighting Jordan's lack of understanding of the law and ethical obligations of attorneys. There are calls for investigating Jordan's abuse of power and the weaponization of government.
Unlikelihood of Trump Testifying
Despite Trump's announcement that he would willingly testify in all four of his cases, it is highly unlikely that he will actually appear. His history of avoiding testifying and the potential risks of incriminating himself make it unlikely that he will voluntarily take the stand in any of these cases.
Reproductive determinations and military security
The podcast episode discusses the importance of women's reproductive rights and its connection to the national security of the United States. The Secretary of the Navy accuses Tuberville of jeopardizing the lives of service members by denying them experienced combat leaders. It highlights the need to vote against Tuberville and emphasizes that Republicans prioritize the military establishment over supporting veterans and troops.
Sentencing of Proud Boy Leader and 2024 Prognosis
The podcast episode mentions the sentencing of former Proud Boy leader Enrique Tarrio to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the Capitol insurrection. While some criticize the sentence as too long, others argue it is warranted to deter further attempts at coup. The discussion then shifts to the prognosis for the 2024 election, emphasizing that despite flat or dropping poll numbers, Biden is in a good position as an incumbent president. It concludes that a Biden-Trump rematch is likely, with potential impeachment efforts against Biden being viewed as baseless.
Mea Culpa welcomes Scott Dworkin founder and lead investigator of the Democratic Coalition and host of the Dworkin Report Podcast. His 2016 Dworkin Report helped uncover the Trump-Russia affair well before Special Counsel Mueller’s probe began. He served as a deputy director for both the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee and 2012 Democratic National Convention and was a senior advisor on both the Draft Biden and Run Warren Run campaigns. He has worked on campaigns and with organizations in all 50 states and was named to the Campaigns & Elections magazine’s 2011 class of Rising Stars. Find him at DworkinReport.com, scottdworkin.org, and on Twitter @funder. He joins us today on Mea Culpa to discuss the rapidly approving Georgia Racketeering and all things indictment.
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