The Beat with Ari Melber

Dem pushback over Trump's controversial DOJ picks

Feb 13, 2025
Ashley Hayek, a former Trump campaign director and current president of America First Works, and Bill de Blasio, the former mayor of NYC, dive into the contentious world of Trump's DOJ picks. They discuss the balance between personal loyalty and legal integrity in judicial appointments, as well as the fallout of dropped corruption charges involving political figures. The conversation highlights the growing tensions between local governance and federal power, emphasizing the need for accountability and the implications of political maneuvering on the rule of law.
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