The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Nov. 21
Nov 24, 2025
A judge orders the Trump administration to end National Guard deployments in D.C., while legal minds discuss the implications. Prosecutions of Letitia James and James Comey are examined, highlighting allegations of misconduct. The panel delves into various litigation across circuits, including a Tennessee injunction against National Guard actions. They also unpack the complexities surrounding immigration cases and university funding lawsuits. Tensions rise as insights into grand jury proceedings and political motivations emerge.
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Private Actors Posing As DOJ Investigators
- FBI agents found outside actors (Robert Bowes, Strauss) posing as DOJ affiliates while probing the Adam Schiff matter.
- Those actors allegedly accessed and circulated grand jury material, prompting potential grand jury leaks and related investigations.
Irregular Channels Fuel Outrageous Misconduct Claim
- Ed Martin and Bill Pulte used informal channels and questionable records to generate criminal referrals in politically charged probes.
- That irregular pattern now fuels motions alleging outrageous government misconduct in Letitia James's defense.
Bolton Hearing Shows Classification Puzzle
- John Bolton's status conference highlighted agency complexity and the need for careful pre‑indictment classification review.
- Judge Chuang pressed the government on why the discovery and classification vetting hadn't been completed sooner.