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Mar 2024
34m 24s

Trump's Legal Quagmire

Resolute Square
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Many Americans are asking the question "what's going on with Trump's legal battles?" Today on the show Rick speaks with author and legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin to dissect the intricate legal battles Trump faces in Georgia, Florida, and D.C., scrutinizing their procedural complexities and wider implications. Their discussion extends to the repercussions of Trump's actions on American democracy, examining themes of executive power and the rule of law. They discuss the societal impact of Trump's rhetoric and the polarized media landscape.


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[00:01:52] The Fani Willis case

[00:10:16] John Robert's position

[00:13:12] The worst case scenario


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