The Megyn Kelly Show Arguing Impeachment, with Legal Titans Alan Dershowitz and Laurence Tribe | Ep. 62
Feb 10, 2021
Join legal titans Alan Dershowitz, a renowned constitutional law expert, and Laurence Tribe, a veteran of significant legal battles, as they dissect the complexities of Trump's impeachment. They debate the legality of impeaching a former president and explore Trump's potential First Amendment defenses. The conversation delves into the implications of presidential speech on accountability, particularly surrounding the Capitol riots, and highlights the philosophical questions of high crimes and misdemeanors in the lens of American democracy.
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Impeachment's Goal
- Impeachment aims to disqualify Trump from future office, not remove him.
- The Senate has historically conducted trials for officials no longer in office.
Disqualification Power
- Removing and disqualifying a president are not mutually exclusive actions.
- Disqualification acts as a sentencing phase after removal.
Banana Republic Misconception
- Holding someone accountable does not constitute a banana republic.
- Banana republics weaponize criminal processes for political vendettas.
