S2 Ep123: District Judges ARE Standing Up To Trump! But Will SCOTUS?

George Conway explains to Sarah Longwell the week’s most important legal news—from the Epstein files and Harvard’s lawsuit to Trump’s use of emergency powers, tariffs, and the fight for Fed independence. If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code ASKGEORGE at https://inda.shop/ASKGEORGE #indacloudpodF*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code ASKGEORGE15 at theperfectjean.nyc/ASKGEORGE15 #theperfectjeanpod Go to Dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It’s 100% free to use. Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today.

Sarah Longwell is joined by Andrew Weissmann to break down Trump’s latest power grabs — from sending the National Guard into blue cities, to attempting to fire the Fed governor, to RFK Jr.’s anti-vax chaos at the CDC. Weissmann explains how courts, grand juries, and even officials are pushing back, what it means for democracy, and where the real dangers lie. Get 50% off your first box with Factor at https://FactorMeals.com/ASKGEORGE50OFF and use promo code ASKGEORGE50OFF at checkout. #sponsored Get Mint Mobile’s unlimited plan for $15/month for three months at https://MintMobile.com/ASKGEORGE

George Conway explains to JVL how Pam Bondi’s failed attempt to seize control of DC’s police exposed Trump’s push for total power — and why it’s a warning of what could come next. From the absurd “felony sandwich” case to Trump’s open threats on Truth Social, Conway lays out how the rule of law is being twisted to protect the powerful and punish the weak. Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code ASKGEORGE at https://mudwtr.com/ASKGEORGE #mudwtrpod Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE #hexcladpartner Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

George Conway joins Sam Stein to explain the mounting legal and political chaos surrounding Trump and his allies. From the DOJ’s bizarre handling of the Epstein fallout—including Ghislaine Maxwell’s taped interview and Todd Blanche’s rumored Rogan appearance—to the escalating redistricting war in Texas—Tulsi Gabbard’s reckless document release, and Trump’s alleged meddling in the New York mayoral race. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code ASKGEORGE15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/ASKGEORGE15 #theperfectjeanpod Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE  #trueclassicpod Get 15% off your order from Chef iQ at CHEFIQ.com with the promo code ASKGEORGE.

George Conway explains to JVL what’s really going on with Trump’s obsession over Jeffrey Epstein, suspicious secret DOJ meetings, and a brewing judicial backlash against Trump’s persistent lying and disregard for the courts. Plus, George breaks down the controversial confirmation of Emil Bove and how it could reshape the courts for decades. Get a three-month unlimited wireless plan for $15/month from Mint Mobile at https://MintMobile.com/ASKGEORGE. #sponsored Get 15% off your first order with The Perfect Jean at https://ThePerfectJean.NYC with code ASKGEORGE15. Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp at https://BetterHelp.com/ASKGEORGE #sponsored

George Conway and JVL discuss the Epstein files—why Trump might be hiding them, whether Ghislaine Maxwell will be rebranded as a MAGA martyr, and how the conspiracy theorists demanding answers could turn on Trump himself. They also take on Trump’s surreal accusations against Obama, the legal chaos surrounding Columbia’s $200 million settlement, and why Alina Habba’s implosion as U.S. Attorney might signal deeper dysfunction in Trump’s Justice Department. Show Notes: Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp at https://BetterHelp.com/ASKGEORGE. #sponsored Show Notes: Get 15% off your first order with The Perfect Jean at https://ThePerfectJean.NYC with code ASKGEORGE15. Show Notes: Get up to 43% off your entire order with MudWtr at https://MudWtr.com with promo code ASKGEORGE.

Sarah Longwell is joined by Leah Litman, professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, to discuss the Supreme Court's troubling shift toward partisanship, Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s ideological battles, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s decision to openly criticize the Court’s Trump-friendly rulings. Can anything fix the Supreme Court? Litman shares solutions—and why she thinks it’s past time to get angry. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #sponsored Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE! #trueclassicpod #sponsored

George Conway explains to JVL why Trump’s billion-dollar settlement with Shari Redstone might be legalized bribery, the disturbing reality behind Trump’s immigration detention camps, whether Elon Musk could really face denaturalization, and how the Supreme Court’s latest moves could once again shield Trump from accountability. Bulwark+ members get exclusive access to the FULL episode! You can join Bulwark+ on our website at thebulwark.com, on Substack, on YouTube, or through Apple Podcasts!

George Conway and JVL break down a stunning whistleblower complaint accusing former Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove of telling colleagues the DOJ should ignore court orders and deport migrants anyway. They explore the Supreme Court’s unexplained decision enabling deportation to dangerous countries, the Kafkaesque Abrego Garcia case, and the GOP’s broader assault on Harvard. It’s a legal and political breakdown—Conway says bluntly: “The criminals are in charge.” (Correction: At about 35:00 and at about 44:00, George and JVL misstate Bove’s position at the Department of Justice. A previous version of this description contained the same error. He was acting deputy attorney general and is now the principal associate deputy attorney general, but was never nominated to be the deputy attorney general. He has also been nominated to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.)

George and Sarah dig into Donald Trump’s legal circus—his sociopathic impulses, his warped view of presidential power, and his team’s nonstop efforts to delay accountability. From a Ninth Circuit procedural win on National Guard deployment, to recycled immunity claims, to the latest twists in the E. Jean Carroll case, Conway and Longwell explain why Trump’s ego—not the law—drives it all.