Donald Trump and his allies are increasing their attacks on Alvin Bragg, Fani Willis and Jack Smith. How should prosecutors and the judge respond? MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss.
Aug 25
If at First You Don’t (Constitutionally) Succeed, Try, Try Again
According to Mary and Andrew, recent moves by President Trump’s administration have been following a pattern: “If at first you don’t succeed, try try again.” The co-hosts begin by breaking down the flurry of news surrounding mail voting, starting with Monday afternoon’s decision ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 18
DOJ's "Get Out of Law Free" Card
Mary and Andrew begin this week by addressing Todd Blanche’s “Meet the Press” interview with Kristen Welker, where, among other things, the newly appointed Attorney General proclaimed that “no attorney general should ever pledge” to act independently of the White House, despite d ... Show More
57m 49s
Apr 2023
How Strong (or Not) Is New York’s Case Against Trump?
<p>In the week since Donald Trump was arraigned on 34 felony charges, debate about the strength of the case against him has only intensified.</p><p>Charlie Savage, a Washington correspondent at The Times, has closely studied the case and explains which side he stands on.</p><p>Gu ... Show More
29m 8s
May 2023
The Trump Inevitability Question
Outside a Manhattan courtroom, on the day of former President Donald Trump’s arraignment, Astead spoke to two camps of spectators. Supporters cast Mr. Trump as the victim of prosecutorial overreach, while opposing voices hoped this was just the beginning of his legal troubles.Wit ... Show More
47m 35s