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Political Violence
Episode 39

Political Violence

Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down how Donald Trump’s incendiary rhetoric seems to have contributed to a rise in political violence against his adversaries.

Main Justice · Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord

September 27, 202335m 2s

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Show Notes

A new filing from Donald Trump’s legal team slams Jack Smith’s request for a partial protective order, claiming it would infringe on the ex-president’s right to free speech. But many are drawing a direct connection between Trump’s incendiary rhetoric and an increase in political violence against his opponents. MSNBC legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord break down how the courts may move forward.   

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