Pod Save America "Capitol-storming police-haters."
May 20, 2021
Melissa Murray, NYU Law professor and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, joins to discuss the implications of New York's criminal investigation into the Trump organization. She highlights the political fallout from the January 6th Capitol attack and the challenges both parties face in accountability and electoral strategies. The conversation also touches on the Supreme Court's evolving role, particularly concerning abortion rights, and delves into the complexities surrounding recent death penalty legislation in South Carolina.
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Downplaying the Attack
- Republicans downplayed the January 6th attack.
- One compared it to a "normal tourist visit", another called rioters "peaceful patriots".
Reasons for Opposing Commission
- Republicans oppose the commission for three reasons.
- They're following Trump, protecting the "big lie", and planning to steal the 2024 election.
McCarthy's Reversal
- Kevin McCarthy initially supported the commission, negotiated by John Katko.
- He later reversed his position, throwing Katko under the bus due to pressure from MAGA.