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Glenn Kirschner - he’s an NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst and former Assistant U.S. Attorney at the D.C. U.S Attorney's Office. Now you can join him for Justice Matters. Glenn brings analysis and insight to current legal issues, drawing from his 30 years as a federal prosecutor, homicide prosecutor, and Army JAG. For three decades, Glenn argued to juries and judges, breaking down complex legal issues in clear and relatable ways. Every weekday his podcast brings that same approach to his ana ...
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Today - Glenn talks about his appearance in Washington D.C. at The Principles First Summit. He was with a panel answering legal questions and he shares highlights from that discussion and plays 3 clips from the summit. 1. Why the new Director of the FBI is disqualified from ever testifying in court. 2. When Trump DOJ officials tell career federal p…
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Donald Trump apparently thinks he can fire his way through ethical leadership in the United States armed forces. He is wrong. Glenn discusses what all military Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) officers are taught, and why Trump's attempts to fire his way out of ethical legal military leadership will fail. Glenn is now on Substack, and none of h…
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There are times when the points of light amidst the Trump-induced darkness can come from the most unexpected places. Like the United States Supreme Court. In the first case that has made it up to to the high court since Trump was sworn in, the Supreme Court delivers Trump a loss. Glenn discusses this surprising development, together with two other …
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Glenn was invited to speak at the Principles First Summit in Washington D.C. During the conference, a "credible bomb threat" was made that required the premises to be cleared out while law enforcement with bomb-sniffing dogs secured and cleared the scene. An email was received explaining the motivation for the bomb threat and listing a number speak…
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Kash Patel is perhaps uniquely ill-suited to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Recall that a Colorado trial court judge found Patel was "not credible" when he testified in the case litigating the issue of whether Donald Trump engaged in insurrection. This judicial finding has sever consequences for any law enforcement agent or off…
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The corruption at the DOJ continues. Donald Trump's acting US Attorney for DC, Ed "Stop The Steal" Martin, directed the Chief of the Criminal Division, 24-year federal prosecutor Denise Cheung, to do something for which there was inadequate evidence. Ms. Cheung refused, choosing to remain loyal to the rule of law and the Constitution. So Martin dem…
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Judge Dale Ho has had a hearing on the efforts of Trump's DOJ officials to dismiss the public corruption prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The Judge has to decide if this proposed dismissal is "in the public interest". It clearly is not. Glenn reviews the order issued by Judge Dale Ho. If you're interested in supporting our all-volunte…
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The resistance and opposition from within Donald Trump's Department of Justice is building. Rather than comply with an unethical directive from DOJ leadership, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle Sassoon, resigned. Emil Bove, a member of Trump's team at the DOJ, directed the acting US Attorney in Manhattan, Danielle Sass…
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Inspectors general are the peoples' watchdogs inside government, guarding against fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption by administration employees and officials. In a very real sense, IGs are our cops on the inside. Just days after being sworn in, Donald Trump fired a whole slew of IGs in violation of federal law. Now, some of the wrongfully termina…
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Donald Trump's Department of Justice seems to be leaving the honest practice of the law behind. DOJ leadership directed federal prosecutors at the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office to dismiss all criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. In a remarkable admission, a DOJ memo says they're not dismissing the case bas…
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Author Barbara Bradley Hagerty has written a riveting and important new book about the wrongful murder conviction of a man named Ben Spencer. Ben's experience in the criminal justice system and his decades-long struggle for justice expose the desperate need for criminal justice reform. In her book, "Brining Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the…
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One of Donald Trump's long-time associates, Steve Bannon, has pleaded guilty to a criminal scheme to defraud in the first degree. As CBS News reported, "Steve Bannon pleads guilty to defrauding donors in private border wall scheme." This felony conviction comes after Bannon was convicted of contempt of Congress and sentenced to four months in priso…
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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration is violating a restraining order the judge issued previously requiring the administration to lift the freeze on billions of dollars in federal grants. Attorneys General from 22 states brought suit against the Trump administration asking the court to order Trump to lift the freeze on federal fu…
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Donald Trump is on his corrupt revenge tour. As NBC News reported, "Trump administration fires DOJ officials who worked on criminal investigations of the president." And just a few blocks away from the DOJ, at the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, Trump appointed Ed Martin - who has ZERO prosecutorial experience - as the…
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Donald Trump is forever whining and complaining about his enemies: Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, Leticia James, and the FBI agents and federal prosecutors who investigated Trump's crimes. Trump's former criminal defense attorney, Pam Bondi, testified during her Senate confirmation hearing that there will be no enemies list at the Department of Justice i…
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Shortly after being sworn in, Attorney General Pam Bondi published a memo regarding "ending the weaponization of the federal government." The problem is, the priorities in this memo signal the death of the independence of the Department of Justice. DOJ's priorities will shift from focusing on crimes that impact the American people to seeking reveng…
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The federal lawsuits pushing back against the Trump administration's lawlessness are coming fast and furious. After multiple lawsuits were filed by FBI agents, several government employee unions also filed suit seeking an injunction against Donald Trump's attempt to intimidate federal workers into resigning. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM)…
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In what is perhaps one of the most important developments seeking to resist the lawlessness of the Trump administration, FBI agents have filed two lawsuits against Trump's acting Attorney General and against the Department of Justice. The FBI agents are seeking injunctive relief, asking the court to stop Trump's DOJ officials from wrongfully firing…
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The Head to the FBI's New York field office is resisting efforts by Trump's Department of Justice officials to set up possible wrongful firings of FBI agents who investigated January 6 cases. As The New York Times reported, "Top FBI Agent in NY Vows to 'Dig In' After Removals at Agency." James Dennehy, the top NY FBI official and a former Marine, s…
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NBC News reported that a "Senior FBI Official Forcefully Resisted Trump Administration Firings." This is an important development in the effort to combat lawlessness and the abuse of power of a Trump administration intent on extracting revenge against FBI agents who protected the American people and American democracy by working on January 6 cases.…
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Donald Trump nominated an extreme loyalist, Kash Patel to be Director of the FBI. At Patel's confirmation hearing, there was so much information revealed that made it clear he's ill-suited to serve as Director of our nation's preeminent law enforcement agency. Glenn reviews some of what disqualifies Patel for the job of FBI Director. If you're inte…
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In a move that would make the mafia blush, Trump's Department of Justice just filed a motion to dismiss the classified documents case against Donald Trump's former co-defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos DeOliveira, thereby protecting Trump himself. If those cases had gone to trial, the public would have been able to learn about the crimes for which Tr…
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Senator Lindsey Graham plainly stated that Donald Trump "technically" violated the federal law by failing to give the Senate the required 30-days advanced notice before firing an Inspector GeneraL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Inspectors General - or "IGs" as they often are called - work in the public interest to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud, waste, and abuse by those in government who would abuse their power, their position, and their office. In a very real sense, IGs are shepherds of good government, honest government, and ethical government. So, of course, D…
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Donald Trump apparently believed he could change the Constitution with a stroke of his pen, signing an executive order that revoked the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship. A federal judge who has been on the bench for more than 40 years - and who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan - just ruled that Trump's executive order is "…
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In an act of supreme injustice, and giving the ultimate disregard for the victims of violent crime, Donald Trump has pardoned 1500 defendants who attacked the US Capitol, assaulted police officers, and tried to stop the transfer of presidential power. Without question - Donald Trump has made the United States more dangerous, and is doing his nefari…
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In the final hours of his presidency, Joe Biden issued pardons to people who committed no crimes: the members of the January 6 House select committee like Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney; police officers who testified at the J6 congressional hearings, Harry Dunn, Mike Fanone, and Aquilino Gonell; plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Millie, several…
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Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon has done Trump yet another favor by prohibiting the Department of Justice from releasing to the leadership of the House and Senate Judicial Committees Volume 2 of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report regarding Trump's unlawful retention of classified documents, obstruction of justice, and violations of our nation'…
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In a surprise move, Georgia state election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman have agreed to a confidential settlement to conclude their efforts to collect the $148 million jury award from Rudy Giuliani. Glenn reviews the case and wonders how this could happen and why they would choose to settle. If you're interested in supporting our all-voluntee…
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Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has testified in her Senate confirmation hearing. Glenn reviews her testimony and explores the question of whether she will have the resolve and the determination to stand up to Trump's inevitable lawlessness during his second term. If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts,…
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Special Counsel Jack Smith's report about Donald Trump's criminal attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election is now public. Of course, Trump immediately posted a bunch of lies about Jack Smith's work and his report, attempting to undermine the public's confidence in Smith's work specifically and our institutions of governmen…
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In two related legal developments, Judge Cannon finally relents and paves the way for the public release of Volume 1 of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report, documenting Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion crimes. In a second development, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mays formally requested that the Department of Justice provide Special Counsel…
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Special Counsel Jack Smith was compelled by Department of Justice policy to dismiss the two criminal cases he brought against Donald Trump. Thereafter, Smith delivered his final Special Counsel report to the Attorney General. Accordingly, Smith's work as Special Counsel is complete. However, some people are asking if Smith's resignation from DOJ re…
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Mainstream media knows that Donald Trump helps them "sell soap powder." Because Trump's near-daily outrageous posts and statements guarantees maximum viewership, media seems intent on playing them on an endless loop, 24/7. As a result, Trump's lies proliferate, saturate and poison the public discourse. If only the media would chose to present the t…
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After exhausting all attempts to keep from being sentenced for the 34 felony crimes for which a jury convicted him, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced Donald Trump, making him a convicted felon. Glenn discusses the highlights of the hearing and the three main takeaways from the sentencing of the former and future president of the United States. If you're…
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Did Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon abuse her judicial discretion yet again in favor of Donald Trump? Judge Cannon no longer presides over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, as it is now in the exclusive jurisdiction of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Apparently undeterred by her lack of jurisdiction over the documents case, The New Y…
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There was one federal prosecutor who was assigned by the Department of Justice to be present at, observe, and work the protest-turned-insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Former federal prosecutor Alyse Adamson (Constantinide) is that person. For the first time, Alyse tells her story on air, and it is a riveting account of what she …
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January 6, 2025, could not have been more different than January 6, 2021. Four years ago, Donald Trump lost an election and made sure all hell would break loose, sending his angry mob to the Capitol to stop the certification. Four years later, Trump won an election and Kamala Harris and the Democrats behaved like adults and patriots, peacefully cer…
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After rejecting all of Donald Trump's motions to dismiss his New York criminal case, Judge Juan Merchan set a January 10th sentencing date. Glenn reviews Judge Merchan's 18-page ruling and order. If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and bu…
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A new piece published in "The Hill" contends, " Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now." Glenn asks: How realistic is it to expect the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause to make a robust showing during the January 6th certification of the electoral college votes? If you're interested in supporting…
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Recall that Special Counsel Jack Smith was required by Department of Justice policy to dismiss the classified documents case against Donald Trump because DOJ has a horrific policy that a criminal president cannot be prosecuted while in office. However, the Mara-a-Lago documents case continues against Trump's two co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos…
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As recently reported by NBC News: "Appeals court upholds $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump." This is the first of the two cases to make it through the apples court. E. Jean Carroll won both cases against Trump but he appealed them both. The second case, in which a jury awarded Ms. Carroll $83 million is still pending appeal. In this …
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As Politico reported: "Former FBI and CIA Head Prods Senate to Reject Patel, Gabbard." William Webster is the only person ever to serve as both head of the FBI and head of the CIA. But even beyond that, Mr. Webster has a deep well of experience with the FBI in particular, given his other positions as United States Attorney, federal trial court judg…
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We know that the House Ethics Committee found "substantial evidence" that Matt Gaetz engaged in misconduct in multiple ways. But there are other questions to be answered: 1. Did Gaetz get a full opportunity to tell the Ethics Committee his side of the story? 2. Why did the committee stop short of sanctioning Gaetz? 3. What of the Department of Just…
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What's the main takeaway from the latest Trump family development? The Washington Post reports: "Lara Trump drops out of contention for U.S. Senate seat for Florida." Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this reporting is this: "President-elect Donald Trump had indicated to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that he wanted his daughter-in-law to be ap…
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CBS News reported: "Matt Gaetz ethics report says his drug use and sex with a minor violated state laws." Here's what we have learned about the man Trump wanted as his Attorney General. If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can become a Team Justice patron at: / glennkirschner If you'd like to support us and buy Team Jus…
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Senate Republicans have already rejected Donald Trump's demands multiple times. Now, House Republicans are following suit, rejecting Trump's demands to both refuse to fund (thereby shutting down) the federal government and lift the debt ceiling. As Politico reported: " Trump's wake-up call: Republicans are willing to defy him". Additionally, Rep. E…
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As Politico reported, "In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth's FBI Report." Glenn asks the big question: "Might at least SOME of the Senate Republicans prioritize the safety and well being of our men and women in uniform over the whims of their dear leader Donald Trump?" If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you…
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In a two-to-one split decision, a Georgia State Appeals court ruled that District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the RICO case against Donald Trump and his co-conspirators, for trying to overturn the Georgia election results in violation of state election laws. However, the court also said that the prosecution can continue but must be …
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According to new reporting, the House Ethics Committee voted to release its report detailing the misconduct of Matt Gaetz. This report will tell us much more than just what kind of person Matt Gaetz is. It will also tell us: 1. Exactly what kind of person Donald Trump wanted to be his Attorney General 2. What House Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson was so …
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