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Lock Em Up: from Threat to Truth

Nov 12, 2024
Ben Wittes, Editor-in-Chief of Lawfare and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, dives into the political and legal turmoil surrounding Donald Trump. He discusses the implications of Trump's threats of prosecution against political figures, particularly addressing the unique challenges of prosecuting a former president. The conversation also touches on election counting frustrations in California and the accountability of public officials in national security. Wittes navigates the intersection of local threats and national politics with keen insight.
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