Judge Cannon’s Pro-Trump Trickery Is About to Get Even More Shameless
Jun 26, 2024
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Law professor Corey Brettschneider discusses Judge Cannon's rulings favoring Trump, enabling attacks on the rule of law. They explore Trump's manipulation of his base, the threat of delayed trials, and the implications on free speech and accountability. The podcast delves into the broader concern of preserving democracy in the face of such actions.
Judge Cannon's decisions enable Trump to delay legal proceedings and attack the rule of law.
Trump utilizes legal processes to rally support, raise funds, and maintain power at the expense of justice.
Deep dives
Judge's actions enabling Trump's attacks on the rule of law
Judge Eileen Cannon's decisions to hold hearings on the special counsel's constitutionality and show skepticism towards gag orders have allowed Trump to delay legal proceedings and maintain a narrative attacking the rule of law. This not only impacts the current case but perpetuates a damaging narrative that undermines the justice system and democracy.
Trump's manipulation of legal proceedings for personal gain
Trump strategically uses legal proceedings to further his agenda of depicting himself as a victim and rallying his base. By spreading false claims and attacking investigators, he aims to raise funds, deflect legal consequences, and solidify his power, even at the expense of the integrity of the rule of law.
Threats to checks and balances under a potential Trump presidency
Trump's actions and rhetoric reveal a deep-seated desire to subvert the rule of law and concentrate power. With implications for potential immunity from prosecution and a focus on loyalty over adherence to legal principles, the current political landscape raises concerns about checks and balances under a Trump administration, highlighting the importance of upholding democratic norms and legal accountability.
This week, Judge Aileen Cannon gave Donald Trump two more big assists. She agreed to hold a multi-day hearing on the constitutionality of the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith. And she appeared skeptical of Smith’s demand for a gag order on one of Trump’s most deranged attacks on law enforcement yet. We talked to law professor Corey Brettschneider, author of a new book called The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It. He vividly explains how Cannon is enabling Trump to attack the rule of law itself— and the dark antecedents this has in U.S. history.