THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Scamming at DOJ Accidentally Exposed by MAGA Dimwit Jim Jordan
Oct 16, 2025
In this discussion, legal scholar Matthew Seligman sheds light on the controversy surrounding Donald Trump and the Justice Department. He reveals how Jim Jordan's demands expose a strategy to suppress evidence rather than pursue justice. Seligman highlights alarming trends of removing career prosecutors for not aligning with Trump’s interests. He also addresses the political motivations behind certain prosecutions and how Trump's tactics manipulate the legal system while maintaining a victim narrative. Insights on the potential recovery of the rule of law add depth to the conversation.
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Smith's Report Likely Holds State-Of-Mind Evidence
- Jack Smith reportedly gathered strong evidence showing Trump willfully hoarded classified documents.
- Matthew Seligman says the report likely contains direct evidence of Trump's state of mind that would strengthen prosecutions.
Jordan's Request Reveals A Political Ruse
- Jim Jordan demands Smith testify yet avoids seeking Smith's report on the classified documents.
- Seligman argues this proves House Republicans seek propaganda, not truth about Trump's crimes.
Firing Honest Prosecutors Signals Authoritarian Turn
- Trump is pressuring DOJ to declare the Russia probe criminal to support his weaponization claims.
- Seligman calls recent firings of career prosecutors for refusing political pressure a chilling sign of authoritarianism.