10 Aug 2025
1h 6m

Presumption of Regularity

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UnJustified

In this episode of UnJustified, Allison Gill and Andrew McCabe discuss the intensification of Donald Trump's "revenge tour," focusing on the weaponization of the Department of Justice and other agencies against his perceived political enemies, including investigations into Jack Smith, Adam Schiff, and Leticia James. They analyze the credibility crisis within the Justice Department, highlighting instances where judges have openly questioned the honesty and reliability of DOJ lawyers. The hosts also cover the political purge at the FBI, discussing the forced removal of senior agents like Brian Driscoll and Stephen Jensen, and the implications for the agency's morale. Finally, they touch on the controversy surrounding Tulsi Gabbard's release of a classified document on Russia's interference in the 2016 election and discuss former DOJ attorneys seeking public office. The episode concludes with listener questions about Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer and potential pardon.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and DOJ Weaponization

Part 2: Eroding DOJ Credibility and FBI Purge

Part 3: Former DOJ Officials & Listener Questions

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