Pod Save America "Ridin' for Biden vs Rootin' for Putin."
Mar 3, 2022
Ron Klain, former White House Chief of Staff during the Biden administration, dives into the President's agenda, highlighting the significance of recent voter reactions to Biden's State of the Union address. The conversation explores the implications of the January 6th Committee's findings on Donald Trump and critiques the messaging around critical issues such as inflation and the Ukraine crisis. Klain emphasizes the challenges Democrats face in shaping their narrative while aiming for bipartisan unity amidst pressing national concerns.
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Trump's Potential Criminal Charges
- The January 6th committee asserts evidence suggests Trump conspired to commit fraud and obstruction.
- This evidence, presented in court filings, alleges Trump knew he lost but tried to overturn the election.
Eastman's Role and Legal Challenge
- The committee's findings were revealed due to a court case involving John Eastman.
- Eastman, Trump's lawyer, is fighting a subpoena, claiming attorney-client privilege.
Next Steps and Potential Political Implications
- The Justice Department will ultimately decide whether to charge Trump based on the committee's referral.
- This decision will likely be made apolitically by career prosecutors, independent of Biden's administration.