Main Justice BONUS: Chris Hayes interviews Andrew Weissmann & Mary McCord
Sep 27, 2023
Legal experts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord join Chris Hayes to discuss the latest on the cases against Donald Trump, including predictions about his potential convictions before Election Day 2024. They delve into disparities in criminal and civil law, the role of the Attorney General and independence within the Department of Justice, presidential immunity, possible tactics for resolving the Trump prosecution, conspiracy charges in the context of the January 6th riot, and the defense strategy of claiming delusion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Disparities in Criminal and Civil Law
04:30 • 13min
The Role of the Attorney General and Independence within the Department of Justice
17:50 • 20min
Presidential Immunity and the Potential Role of the Supreme Court
37:59 • 5min
Speculating Tactics and Optimism for Resolving the Trump Prosecution
43:01 • 6min
Exploring the Conspiracy to Fraud the Government Theory
49:06 • 4min
Claiming Delusion as a Defense Strategy
52:48 • 19min