The Glenn Show Joshua Cohen – Donald Trump's Conviction
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Jun 7, 2024 Political commentator Joshua Cohen and Glenn discuss Trump's conviction, Biden's campaign, meritocracy issues, free speech challenges in discussing Gaza, campus protests, and Rawls' views on Israel and justice.
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Advice from Paul Samuelson's Story
- Josh Cohen shares an anecdote about economist Paul Samuelson's irritating personality and how it wasn't just anti-Semitism that caused issues for him.
- He relays advice from Dick Eckhouse to avoid giving people excuses to reject you, reflecting on not fully following that advice himself.
Trump's Conviction's Complex Impact
- Convicting a former president on multiple felonies is horrible but doesn't necessarily discredit him with supporters.
- Politically motivated prosecution risks deteriorating the integrity of democratic institutions and sets a dangerous precedent.
Risks of Politically Motivated Prosecutions
- Prosecutorial discretion can lead to politically motivated cases, especially against Donald Trump.
- However, making criminal prosecution routine political competition could degrade democratic institutions.