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politics1 year ago

GOP Intensifies Scrutiny on Special Counsel Jack Smith Amid Trump Probes

Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin cautioned Republicans against probing special counsel Jack Smith, suggesting it could be detrimental to Donald Trump. Smith is handling two federal cases against Trump, one related to the 2020 election and the other concerning classified documents. Toobin noted that if Smith were to testify publicly, it might not favor Trump. Despite Trump's plans to dismantle Smith's office if re-elected, Smith's team is considering winding down the cases in line with Justice Department policy against prosecuting sitting presidents. Meanwhile, Trump's civil cases, including a potential $500 million in penalties, could proceed.

via The Hill|
#donald-trump#jack-smith#jeffrey-toobin
legalcourt-cases1 year ago

"Fani Willis' Ongoing Prosecution of Trump: A Legal Analysis"

Former CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin returned to the network to discuss the Georgia case against Donald Trump, stating that it was "going nowhere" and a "very good day for Donald Trump." Toobin's comments were met with disagreement from former district attorney Gwen Keyes, who argued that there was enough evidence to proceed. A Georgia judge ruled that prosecutor Fani Willis must step aside from the case or fire special prosecutor Nathan Wade, who resigned shortly after the ruling. The case's credibility has been called into question, with concerns about perjury and delays, leading to uncertainty about its future.

via Fox News|
#donald-trump#fani-willis#georgia
politics1 year ago

"Biden's Memory Blunder: Mixing Up Mexico and Egypt Presidents"

Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin expressed shock after President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as "the president of Mexico" during a press conference. Toobin emphasized that this blunder would overshadow the intended message of the conference. Meanwhile, former White House communications director Kate Bedingfield downplayed the mistake, attributing it to misspeaking and urging focus on Biden's efforts rather than the verbal slip.

via Mediaite|
#jeffrey-toobin#joe-biden#mexico