Impolitic with John Heilemann

Marc Elias: Trump’s War on Big Law & Most Perilous Power Grab

Apr 7, 2025
Marc Elias, a prominent Democratic election law specialist and founder of the Elias Law Group, joins to tackle Trump's unconventional war on the judiciary. He argues that the executive order on election integrity ironically threatens democracy instead. Elias also reveals the pressures prestigious law firms face in the current climate, and why he remains unbowed despite being targeted by Trump as a 'thug.' Furthermore, he delves into the potential risks of a looming constitutional crisis and the urgent need for legal advocates in today’s political turmoil.
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