Trump DOJ Perp Walk Plot EXPOSED with Grand Jury Indictment | It's Complicated
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Takeaways
- ❖The second indictment of James Comey for an Instagram post of seashells spelling '8647' is viewed as a politically motivated 'non-crime' designed for a 'perp walk' spectacle.
- ❖The indictment likely violates First Amendment protections, specifically the 'true threat' standard established in Watts v. United States (1969).
- ❖Prosecutors are obligated to present exculpatory evidence to a grand jury, which would include Comey's swift apology and deletion of the post.
- ❖A recent White House legal filing, advocating for a new ballroom, is described as 'unhinged' and reads like a 'Truth Social' post, complete with random capitalization and political rhetoric.
- ❖The filing attempts to justify the ballroom by leveraging a recent assassination attempt on the president, despite the White House already being the most secure location.
- ❖Legal experts suggest these actions are signs of Donald Trump's perceived weakness and desperation, leading to increasingly erratic and unprofessional legal tactics.
- ❖Lawyers signing off on such unprofessional filings face potential professional risks and blowback from bar associations for disrespecting the judiciary.
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1James Comey's Indictment: A Politically Motivated 'Non-Crime'
James Comey was indicted for a second time over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to spell '8647' (interpreted as '86 Trump,' slang for 'throw out Trump'). Legal analysts argue this is not a crime and was orchestrated to create a 'perp walk' spectacle, fulfilling Trump's desire for Comey's arrest. The post, made a year prior, was quickly removed by Comey with an apology, undermining any claim of 'knowing and willful' intent to threaten.
The indictment concerns a year-old Instagram post of seashells spelling '8647'. Comey self-surrendered. The hosts cite the lack of a 'true threat' and Comey's immediate apology and post deletion. Cash Patel claimed a nine-month investigation, which the hosts question given the simplicity of the 'evidence'.
2First Amendment Violation: The 'True Threat' Standard
The indictment against Comey fails to meet the 'true threat' standard established by the Supreme Court in Watts v. United States (1969). This standard requires showing a defendant knowingly and willfully made a threat to inflict bodily harm, distinguishing it from 'crude political hyperbole.' Comey's abstract seashell arrangement is far removed from a direct, credible threat, making the indictment a significant First Amendment challenge.
Asha Rangappa references Watts v. United States (1969), which found a statement about shooting LBJ to be 'crude political hyperbole' rather than a true threat. Mariotti notes that prosecutors are typically obligated to present relevant law, including First Amendment standards, to a grand jury.
3The 'Unhinged' White House Ballroom Legal Filing
Following a recent assassination attempt, the White House filed a motion to dissolve an injunction against constructing a new ballroom. The legal filing is characterized as 'unhinged,' resembling a 'Truth Social' post with excessive capitalization and political rhetoric, including references to 'Trump derangement syndrome.' This filing attempts to leverage a serious security incident to justify a construction project that Congress had not authorized, demonstrating a profound lack of legal professionalism and decorum.
The hosts read excerpts from the Rule 62.1 motion, noting its all-caps sections, random capitalization, and political commentary like 'Trump derangement syndrome.' The filing was signed by three high-ranking Justice Department officials, raising concerns about professional responsibility.
Bottom Line
The current administration's legal actions, such as the Comey indictment and the 'unhinged' ballroom filing, are not signs of strength but rather desperation and flailing as political control diminishes.
This suggests that as the administration faces increasing pressure and potential electoral losses, it may resort to even more extreme and legally dubious tactics to assert control or create political narratives.
Legal and political analysts should closely monitor these actions not just for their immediate impact but as indicators of escalating desperation, preparing for potential further challenges to democratic norms and legal institutions.
The willingness of high-ranking Justice Department officials to sign off on legally questionable and unprofessional court filings (like the ballroom motion) exposes them to significant professional and ethical risks, including potential bar association blowback.
This highlights a breakdown in the traditional separation of political influence and legal professionalism within the Justice Department, potentially deterring future qualified individuals from serving in such roles or eroding public trust in the department's impartiality.
Bar associations and legal ethics committees have a heightened responsibility to review and address such conduct to uphold the integrity of the legal profession and the judiciary, potentially leading to new guidelines or enforcement actions for politically charged legal submissions.
Lessons
- Recognize that seemingly absurd legal actions, like the Comey indictment, are often calculated political stunts designed to create a spectacle rather than pursue genuine justice.
- Be critical of legal filings that deviate from professional standards, as they may indicate political interference or a disregard for judicial decorum.
- Understand that the weaponization of the justice system, even in seemingly 'clown show' ways, poses a serious threat to constitutional principles and the rule of law.
Notable Moments
The hosts debate the 'levels of crazy' within the administration, categorizing individuals as 'true believers' (e.g., Steven Miller) versus 'grifters' (e.g., Cash Patel), and discussing how different individuals navigate challenging political situations.
This categorization provides a framework for understanding the motivations and behaviors of political actors within the administration, distinguishing between ideological commitment and self-serving opportunism.
The hosts discuss the historical context of assassination attempts on presidents (JFK, Reagan) and note the lack of public discourse or follow-up on recent attempts on Trump, suggesting they are immediately politicized rather than treated as serious security incidents.
This highlights a shift in how serious threats to presidential security are handled and perceived, indicating a tendency to immediately convert such events into political fodder rather than moments of national reflection or serious investigation.
Quotes
"I really think this is driven by Trump. He wanted to get Comey. This is the best other thing they could come up with."
"I mean, it's a abstract design on a beach. I mean, this would be like if this is what I said today on MS Now, like this is like getting arrested for doing an interpretive dance."
"I think this is a symbol of how weak Donald Trump is and the weakness of the Trump administration."
"I would be more I feel like there's a greater danger to our constitutional system from having a ruthlessly efficient um autocrat would be autocrat than a in inapt clown show autocrat."
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