Absolute Power (Pt.2): Clear Messaging in the Age of the Information Maelstrom
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the onslaught of horrible headlines. Advocates need to fight, and words are our weapons. But the problem is, we are never taught how to cut through the noise and get to the heart of the argument. Part 1 (with Gary Restaino) defined the problem: Trump exerting total control over…
Absolute Power: Politization and Weaponization at the DOJ (With Gary Restaino)
Our founders wanted US attorneys to retain significant independence from the Department of Justice. If that happens, then experienced prosecutors have the credibility and moral fortitude to serve as a buffer between the unfettered power of the government and the people. But the Trump administration wants absolute power. That’s why we’re seeing a slew of…
For My Enemies, the Law
More than ever, we live in a country of selective justice. Some commit crimes with impunity and others are forced to run the gauntlet. The events of last week contain many stark examples, from prosecutions to pardons. Mark Allenbaugh and I couldn’t wait until the new year to talk about it. So, here’s one last…
Illegals: How Trump is Ignoring the Constitution and Laws to Install Loyalist US Attorneys
The appointments clause is enshrined in our Constitution. Checks and balances and separation of powers are a part of our Country’s DNA. It’s a system we have used for 250 years, designed to prevent abuse of power. If we adhere to that system, then individual liberty is protected. But this administration daily demonstrates the dangerous…