If you haven’t read the Trump federal indictment (or even if you have), I would highly recommend this episode of the Lawfare Podcast: Read With Me: The Trump Indictment.
It is a very handy and informative run-through and analysis of the document
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So far the judge, Aileen Cannon, seems to be acting normally and responsibly, despite past Trumpy history. I wonder if the indictment is so clear and so damning she realizes the jig is up.
Given the recent WAPO deep dive on how DOJ and FBI have been slow walking and avoiding action against Trump I also wonder if this case is so clear cut DOJ couldn’t see any way around pursuing it. Although IIRC some in the FBI fought against the warrant and search.
So far the judge, Aileen Cannon, seems to be acting normally and responsibly, despite past Trumpy history.
Color me totally unsurprised, this is what I have expected. Given a choice between restored credibility and pleasing a loser and his supporters, an obvious choice. Even more so now with rats visibly bailing on the SS Trump.
While listening to this podcast, please refrain from operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or power tools. Unrestrained giggling at the orange one may result in loss of control and possible personal injury.
So far the judge, Aileen Cannon, seems to be acting normally and responsibly, despite past Trumpy history. I wonder if the indictment is so clear and so damning she realizes the jig is up.
Given the recent WAPO deep dive on how DOJ and FBI have been slow walking and avoiding action against Trump I also wonder if this case is so clear cut DOJ couldn’t see any way around pursuing it. Although IIRC some in the FBI fought against the warrant and search.
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Color me totally unsurprised, this is what I have expected. Given a choice between restored credibility and pleasing a loser and his supporters, an obvious choice. Even more so now with rats visibly bailing on the SS Trump.