S2 Ep133: How the DOJ Turned Its Easiest Case Into Trump’s Escape Hatch

Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, November 20. Sarah Longwell and George Conway reflect on Dick Cheney’s funeral and contrast his final defense of democracy with Trump’s authoritarian impulses. They also discuss Trump’s attacks on Democratic veterans after video reminding service members they do not need to obey illegal orders, the continuing Epstein files fight, Texas’ gerrymander, and the Comey case unraveling. Don’t miss NOBL’s biggest Sale of the Year! Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for up to 58% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code ASKGEORGE15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/ASKGEORGE15 #theperfectjeanpod Eat smart at https://FactorMeals.com/askgeorge50off and use code askgeorge50off to get 50% off your first box, plus free breakfast for 1 year. Take our quick listener survey and help us make The Bulwark even better. https://bit.ly/bulwarkaudio

George Conway is joined by Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis to discuss their new book ‘Injustice’, exploring how the DOJ handled Trump-related investigations from 2017 to the present, including delays, internal hesitations, and decisions that shaped the January 6 and classified documents cases. Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at https://Babbel.com/ASKGEORGE. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ASKGEORGE #oneskinpod If you’re 21 or older, get 40% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code ASKGEORGE at https://inda.shop/ASKGEORGE ! #indacloudpod Take our quick listener survey and help us make The Bulwark even better. https://bit.ly/bulwarkaudio

George Conway explains to Sam Stein (sitting in for Sarah Longwell) the “sandwich man” acquittal, and why tossing a wrapped hoagie at a Kevlar-clad officer wasn’t “forcible assault”, plus the collapsing Comey case built on shaky indictments, dubious authority, and a near-certain legal dead end. Then, George is joined by Steve Vladeck to discuss the Supreme Court’s review of Trump’s tariffs, where questions on limits and delegation hint the justices may strike them down. Get Up to 40% Off Your entire order at https://laundrysauce.com/ASKGEORGE. Don’t miss their Biggest Sale of the Year! #laundrysaucepod Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE! #hexcladpartner

George Conway explains to Sarah Longwell Trump’s Orwellian purge of DOJ prosecutors over January 6th, and the legal contortions fueling his push for authoritarianism, from National Guard moves to third-term loop holes. Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code ASKGEORGE at https://mudwtr.com/ASKGEORGE! #mudwtrpod

George Conway explains to Sarah Longwell Trump’s Orwellian purge of DOJ prosecutors over January 6th, and the legal contortions fueling his push for authoritarianism, from National Guard moves to third-term loop holes.

George Conway explains to Sarah another week of legal chaos, with prosecutor Lindsey Halligan’s bizarre texts, the illegal U.S. boat strikes in the Caribbean, Trump’s $230 million claim against his own government, and the ACLU defending a man arrested for playing the Darth Vader theme. Show Notes: Tim’s conversation with Anna Bower https://youtu.be/GC21UQuxjRI Get 50% off your first order with Factor Meals at https://FactorMeals.com/ASKGEORGE50OFF and use code ASKGEORGE50OFF at checkout. If you’re 21 or older, get 30% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code ASKGEORGE at https://inda.shop/ASKGEORGE ! Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code ASKGEORGE at mudwtr.com/ASKGEORGE ! #mudwtrpod

George Conway explains to Sarah Longwell how the indictment of John Bolton fits into Donald Trump’s broader pattern of targeting critics — but also why Bolton’s case may have more substance than Trump’s other so-called “revenge prosecutions.” They discuss what makes the Bolton charges different, the double standard around classified information, and how Trump’s effort to label peaceful protests as “rebellion” reveals his authoritarian instincts.

Sarah Longwell and George Conway discuss Trump’s fake prosecutions of Comey and Letitia James, the “Truth Social DM” fiasco, and his escalating use of the National Guard to provoke chaos — plus why Americans aren’t taking the bait. F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code ASKGEORGE15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/ASKGEORGE15 #theperfectjeanpod

George Conway joins Sarah Longwell to talk the illegal news as Trump’s authoritarian playbook ramps up with attacks on free speech, politicizing the military, prosecuting enemies, and weaponizing the funding fight as Democrats refuse to bankroll Trump’s corrupt, authoritarian agenda. Plus, a revisiting of Conway’s prescient warnings from 2024 on Jimmy Kimmel Live. To get 50% off your first order from Factor, go to FactorMeals.com/ASKGEORGE50OFF and use code ASKGEORGE50OFF at checkout. Tickets to Bulwark Live in DC (10/8) with Sarah, Tim and JVL are on sale now at https://TheBulwark.com/events.

Donald Trump’s DOJ just indicted James Comey—but is the case already falling apart? Sarah Longwell and Andrew Weissmann (filling in for George Conway) get into why this prosecution is weak, dangerous, and could blow up in Trump’s face.