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Marlon Williams and Juan, hosts of "Choppin' It Up with Juan," interview Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor who resigned from the Trump election interference case due to a secret relationship with the district attorney, Fannie Willis. Wade defends his actions, explaining that their relationship developed organically after spending countless hours together on the case. He emphasizes that Willis was not his boss but rather a client, and he maintains that he performed his duties diligently. Wade discusses the successes of the investigation, including securing an indictment and influencing other jurisdictions to follow suit. He also addresses concerns about the potential impact of his resignation on the case, stating that he believes the indictment remains valid and that the prosecution was executed effectively. Wade offers advice to young black men, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and taking pride in their identity. The interview concludes with a discussion about the upcoming elections and the challenges of persuading Trump supporters. Wade expresses optimism about Trump's eventual defeat at the ballot box but acknowledges the need to address the underlying issues that led to his support. He emphasizes the importance of open dialogue about Trump's psychological condition and encourages liberals to engage in constructive criticism rather than anger. The interview concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to stay informed and engaged in the political process.

Outlines

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Introduction

This Chapter introduces the interview with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor who resigned from the Trump election interference case due to a secret relationship with the district attorney, Fannie Willis. The hosts, Marlon Williams and Juan, begin by asking Wade about his initial thoughts when the affair became public.

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The Interview with Nathan Wade

This Chapter delves into the interview with Nathan Wade, where he discusses his relationship with Fannie Willis, the successes of the investigation, and the potential impact of his resignation on the case. He also offers advice to young black men and discusses the upcoming elections and the challenges of persuading Trump supporters.

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Interview with George Conway

This Chapter features an interview with George Conway, a conservative attorney and a vocal critic of Donald Trump. Conway discusses the recent guilty verdict against Trump in the New York case and its implications for future legal proceedings. He analyzes the strength of the case and the potential arguments for appeal. Conway also shares his perspective on the January 6th case and the Florida case involving stolen classified documents. He expresses optimism about Trump's eventual defeat at the ballot box but acknowledges the need to address the underlying issues that led to his support. Conway encourages liberals to engage in constructive criticism rather than anger and emphasizes the importance of open dialogue about Trump's psychological condition.

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Q&A

• What was Nathan Wade's initial thought when the affair with Fannie Willis became public?

  Wade states that he doesn't label it as an affair and that he sees Willis as a respectable mother and a brilliant legal mind. He emphasizes that they spent countless hours together on the case and that their relationship developed organically.

• How did Nathan Wade's relationship with Fannie Willis develop?

  Wade explains that their relationship developed over time as they spent countless hours together working on the case. He emphasizes that Willis was not his boss but rather a client, and that he performed his duties diligently.

• What are the potential arguments for appeal in the Trump New York case?

  George Conway explains that the main counter-argument against the conviction is that New York state does not have jurisdiction over a federal matter. However, he argues that this is a bogus argument because the state law offense of conspiring to influence an election by unlawful means can involve violations of federal law.

• What is George Conway's perspective on the January 6th case?

  Conway believes the case is strong, as the charges involve obstruction of an official proceeding, and Trump's actions, including intimidating the vice president and submitting fake electoral certificates, clearly demonstrate an attempt to obstruct the official proceeding.

• What is George Conway's perspective on the Florida case involving stolen classified documents?

  Conway believes the Florida case is a clear-cut case of obstruction of justice, as Trump's actions, including refusing to return the documents, lying about their whereabouts, and moving them to hide them from the FBI, demonstrate a deliberate attempt to obstruct the investigation.

• What advice does Nathan Wade offer to young black men?

  Wade encourages young black men to persevere and to take pride in their identity. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and determination, drawing on his own experiences as a black father and husband.

• What is George Conway's perspective on the upcoming elections and the challenges of persuading Trump supporters?

  Conway expresses optimism about Trump's eventual defeat at the ballot box but acknowledges the need to address the underlying issues that led to his support. He encourages liberals to engage in constructive criticism rather than anger and emphasizes the importance of open dialogue about Trump's psychological condition.

• What is George Conway's view on the importance of addressing Donald Trump's psychological condition?

  Conway believes that Trump's behavior exhibits signs of narcissistic personality disorder and sociopathy, and that these conditions should be openly discussed and addressed. He argues that this is crucial for understanding Trump's actions and for effectively countering his influence.

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