Trump’s Perverted Justice

About this episode

Alex Wagner discusses the impact of Trump's administration on the justice system with former US Attorney Mike Gordon and Strict Scrutiny host Kate Shaw.

Has Trump corrupted our justice system beyond repair? The latest indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of damage that this administration has done. This week, Alex speaks to former US Attorney Mike Gordon about the purging of staff who investigated Trump or January 6th and the appointment of unqualified attorneys at every level. Then she speaks to Strict Scrutiny host Kate Shaw about the seashell indictment, the huge number of pardons already issued by Trump, and what steps will have to be taken to revive American justice.

People in this episode

Host: Alex Wagner

Guests: Mike Gordon, Kate Shaw

Topics covered

• justice system
• Trump administration
• indictments
• pardon
• American justice
• FBI
• January 6th

Keywords

• Trump
• justice system
• indictment
• FBI
• pardon
• January 6th
• Mike Gordon
• Kate Shaw

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