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Political prosecutions

Discover key takeaways from 5 podcast episodes about this topic.

Trump FIRES Pam Bondi
Trump administrationPam BondiAttorney General
Apr 3, 2026

Trump FIRES Pam Bondi

Pam Bondi's reassignment from Attorney General signals a new phase in Trump's presidency, driven by her perceived failures to prosecute political opponents and handle the Epstein files to his satisfaction.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
Todd Blanche Broke His Promise to the Senate
Political CommentaryJustice DepartmentDonald Trump
Feb 2, 2026

Todd Blanche Broke His Promise to the Senate

The host argues that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche systematically contradicted his own Senate confirmation promises and legal principles to defend Donald Trump's politically motivated actions across immigration, judicial oversight, and targeted prosecutions.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Don Lemon ARRESTED, Tulsi Election Scheme, Nicki Minaj Pivots Right w/ Touré
First AmendmentJournalismPolitical Prosecutions
Jan 30, 2026

Don Lemon ARRESTED, Tulsi Election Scheme, Nicki Minaj Pivots Right w/ Touré

Hosts Crystal Ball and Emily Jashinsky, with guest Touré, dissect the politically charged arrest of Don Lemon, the suspicious motives behind Tulsi Gabbard's 2020 election probe, the Trump administration's aggressive immigration tactics in Springfield, Ohio, and Nicki Minaj's transactional pivot to supporting Donald Trump.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Judge Says ICE Can’t Retaliate Against Protesters (w/ Asha Rangappa) | Illegal News
ICE injunctionprotester rightsFirst Amendment
Jan 21, 2026

Judge Says ICE Can’t Retaliate Against Protesters (w/ Asha Rangappa) | Illegal News

A federal court in Minnesota issued a preliminary injunction preventing ICE from using aggressive tactics against peaceful protesters, while the DOJ faces accusations of weaponization and undermining its own credibility.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Trump prosecutor gets BAD NEWS in court
Legal AccountabilityJudicial OversightPolitical Prosecutions
Jan 9, 2026

Trump prosecutor gets BAD NEWS in court

A federal judge disqualified Trump-appointed prosecutor John Sarone from investigating New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the fifth such disqualification of a Trump-installed US attorney.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen