
Liz Oyer
Former pardon attorney at the U.S. Justice Department. She was fired after refusing to recommend reinstating Mel Gibson’s gun rights.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h
Michael Cohen has some choice words for Chuck Schumer and former DOJ attorney Liz Oyer explains what bothered her most about Trump's speech at Justice Department.
Michael Cohen, former lawyer for Donald Trump, shares revealing insights from his time in the Trump administration, criticizing political maneuvers and the evolving rhetoric surrounding presidential pardons. Liz Oyer, ex-DOJ pardon attorney, discusses her departure from the Department of Justice and the challenges of maintaining integrity in a politicized environment. Their engaging conversation touches on Chuck Schumer’s leadership struggles, media manipulation, and the urgent need for reform within the justice system amid rising political pressures.

May 1, 2025 • 31min
‘Armed agents nearly turned up at my house’: fired DOJ attorney on defying Trump
Liz Oyer, a former pardon attorney at the U.S. Justice Department, shares her gripping story of being fired after refusing to reinstate Mel Gibson’s gun rights. She discusses the broader implications of the Trump administration on the rule of law, detailing how political pressures have undermined judicial independence. Oyer also emphasizes the ethical dilemmas within the DOJ and the alarming trend of politicization in the clemency process. Her firsthand experience sheds light on the precarious state of justice in America.
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