EPISODE · Jan 23, 2024 · 34 MIN
The Truman Precedent
from Main Justice · host Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord
The second defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll began last week and brought with it outbursts inside and outside the courtroom from the former president. MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann was in the courtroom last Thursday. He and co-host, veteran prosecutor Mary McCord, break down this case and what they’re watching for as they await a decision on the presidential immunity claim from the DC Circuit. Also on deck: Andrew and Mary’s take on Trump’s rhetoric that President Truman needed total immunity from prosecution to use the A-bomb, and so does he. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why Trump thinks presidents need total immunity from prosecution. Plus: Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord on the latest from E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case as oral arguments wrap up this week.
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