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The Josh Marshall Podcast

Trump v. Manhattan

Apr 17, 2024
Kate and Josh discuss the New York hush money trial, Supreme Court arguments impacting Trump, and Mike Johnson's troubles. Exploring jury selection complexities in Manhattan, reflections on presidency workload, insurrection charges, judicial scrutiny in sentencing, political negotiations, and strategic alliances.
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  • The Supreme Court debates the use of obstruction charges in Trump's trial, highlighting legal complexities and implications.
  • Trump navigates unfamiliar trial dynamics, facing challenges to his usual dominance and adaptation to legal constraints.

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Supreme Court Case on Obstruction of Official Proceeding

The Supreme Court heard a case involving an insurrectionist charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, a charge also relevant to Trump's case. The issue is whether the government can use this charge against insurrectionists. The case stems from a post-Enron statute to prevent evidence destruction, now applied to impeding official proceedings. The defense argues against expansive use, while the government claims insurrectionists intended to corruptly obstruct the Congressional count.

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