Jack Smith Won’t Back Down

Update: 2024-08-29

Digest

The podcast begins with a lighthearted discussion about a viral video featuring Ludacris drinking unfiltered glacier water. The hosts then delve into the revised indictment against former President Donald Trump regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. They discuss the changes made in response to the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity and interview legal expert Norm Eisen for insights. The podcast then presents a roundup of current news headlines, including the Supreme Court's decision on the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program, updates on the investigation into the assassination attempt on Trump, and the start of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The hosts promote a new episode of the podcast "Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams," focusing on deepfakes, lies, and combating disinformation. The episode concludes with final remarks, encouraging listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and tune into the Paralympics.

Outlines

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Trump Indictment, News Headlines, and Disinformation

This episode discusses the revised indictment against Donald Trump, the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity, and the latest news headlines. The hosts also discuss the dangers of disinformation with a focus on deepfakes.

Keywords

Presidential Immunity

Legal doctrine protecting presidents from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. The Supreme Court's recent ruling expanded this immunity, impacting Trump's indictment.

Superseding Indictment

A revised indictment replacing an earlier one, often due to new evidence or legal developments. In Trump's case, the revised indictment removed elements related to official acts.

Deepfakes

AI-generated videos that convincingly portray real people saying or doing things they never did. Deepfakes are a growing concern for disinformation and manipulation.

Disinformation

False or misleading information intentionally spread to deceive or manipulate. Disinformation can have serious consequences, impacting elections, public health, and social cohesion.

Student Loan Forgiveness

The Biden administration's program to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers. The Supreme Court has ruled against the program, leaving its fate uncertain.

Assassination Attempt

The investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The FBI has conducted nearly 1,000 interviews but has not yet determined the shooter's motive.

Q&A

How does the revised indictment against Trump differ from the original, and what are the implications of the Supreme Court's immunity decision?
The revised indictment removes elements related to Trump's official acts as president, focusing on his actions as a private citizen. The Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity has significantly impacted the case, limiting the scope of prosecutable conduct.
What are the key takeaways from the interview with Norm Eisen regarding the Trump indictment?
Eisen believes that the revised indictment still presents a strong case against Trump, particularly if he is not re-elected. He also highlights the importance of distinguishing between Trump's official and unofficial conduct, arguing that much of his actions during the attempted coup were political and personal.
What are the latest developments regarding the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program?
The Supreme Court has refused to revive the program, leaving its fate in the hands of a federal appeals court. The ruling is a setback for the Biden administration's efforts to ease the burden of student loan debt on millions of borrowers.
What are the key takeaways from the FBI's update on the investigation into the assassination attempt on Trump?
The FBI has conducted nearly 1,000 interviews but has not yet determined the shooter's motive. The investigation revealed that the shooter had been researching explosives since 2019 and had conducted extensive online searches related to Trump and Biden.

Show Notes

Special Counsel Jack Smith is on a roll this week. On Monday, he asked an Atlanta-based appeals court to revive his federal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. A day later, he filed a revised indictment against Trump over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The revisions were in response to the Supreme Court's decision earlier this year giving Trump and all future presidents broad immunity from prosecution for their official acts as president. But much of the indictment is the same as the original. Norm Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee's Democratic majority during Trump's two impeachment proceedings, helps break down where things now stand with Trump's criminal cases.

And in headlines: The Supreme Court dealt another blow to President Joe Biden's efforts to ease the burden of federal student loan debt, Israel carried out its largest raids in the occupied West Bank in at least two decades, and the 2024 Paralympics are underway in Paris!

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