The Bulwark Podcast Melissa Murray and John Avlon: The Dark Legal Clouds Ahead
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Jan 16, 2025 
Melissa Murray, a law professor at NYU and MSNBC contributor, and John Avlon, an author and journalist, dive into the troubling implications of Pam Bondi's nomination as Attorney General. They dissect the glaring red flags surrounding her confirmation, particularly her allegiance to Trump over the U.S. They also discuss the ramifications of Supreme Court rulings on democracy and electoral integrity. Additionally, they tackle the challenges women face in politics and the urgent need for citizens to engage in democracy, urging action to revitalize the middle class.
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Democrats Should Have Pressed Harder
- Democratic senators should have pressed Bondi harder on hypothetical situations involving Trump's potential actions.
- Focus on alerting the public to the real threat she represents and communicating that clearly.
Bondi's Loyalty Concerns
- Bondi's evasiveness regarding loyalty to Trump raises concerns about whose interests she'll prioritize as Attorney General.
- Appointing Trump's personal lawyers to key DOJ positions suggests a potential misuse of the department.
Sauer's Bizarre TikTok Brief
- John Sauer, Trump's lawyer in the TikTok case, filed a bizarre brief arguing for Trump's intervention as a dealmaker.
- This brief, which Sauer signed, reveals a concerning disregard for traditional policy procedures.
