The MeidasTouch Podcast Ben Meiselas and Elie Honig on Trump INDICTMENT Watch
Feb 1, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Elie Honig, a former prosecutor and author of 'Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It,' joins Ben Meiselas to discuss the latest legal battles facing Donald Trump. They dissect complex issues like hush money payments, Trump's ties to organized crime, and challenges in securing convictions amid political divisions. Honig critiques Attorney General Merrick Garland's approach and shares insights into accountability for the elite, all while keeping the discussion lively and informative.
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Trump and the Mob
- Ben Meiselas notes Trump being photographed with mob bosses, questioning his vetting process.
- Elie Honig shares anecdotes of former cooperators and defendants appearing at Trump events.
DOJ Attacks and Durham Investigation
- Trump's attacks on the DOJ as weaponized are projection, according to Honig.
- The Durham investigation, meant to investigate investigators, has been a disgrace, yielding acquittals and minor pleas.
Hush Money Prosecution Debate
- The DOJ under Trump considered prosecuting him for hush money payments to Stormy Daniels but ultimately did not.
- Internal DOJ disagreements and political considerations influenced the decision.
