Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner

In the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, we put legal and procedural safeguards in place, so a corrupt president couldn't direct his Department of Justice to vindictively or selectively or otherwise unlawfully go after his perceived enemies. Despite this, Donald Trump has told the Department of Justice to revive the reflecting pool case against Olympian David Hearn. Trump has ripped through every safeguard in his determination to hurt people, persecute his critics, and prosecute his perceived foes.Glenn reviews some of the Watergate safeguards that were put in place, and explains how Trump violates them all.Find Glenn on Substack: glenkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Emmet Sullivan held a hearing in the case in which independent journalist Katie Phang sued Attorney General Todd Blanche for violating the Epstein files transparency act, thereby violating her First Amendment freedom of the press rights. Glenn attended the court hearing in DC and did a live report from outside DC federal district court. He was joined by Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News for a discussion of what happened during the court hearing. The top line from the hearing: Judge Sullivan lectured the DOJ attorneys for a full 20 minutes about how he will hold them in contempt of court if need be, saying repeatedly, "That's not a threat, it's a promise." Find Adam Klasfeld at www.allrisenews.comFind Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn welcomes back Brian Tyler Cohen, a prominent social media voice and co-host of the Legal Breakdown series. Together, they unpack a recent development: Donald Trump's push for the Department of Justice to revive a baseless prosecution against innocent Olympian David Hearn. Glenn and Brian talk about the implications of this move, highlighting a disturbing trend of using the DOJ as a tool for personal vendettas, rather than upholding justice.As they explore the legal ramifications, Brian emphasizes the egregiousness of targeting an innocent man, particularly when evidence points to a botched job rather than vandalism. The conversation then transitions to Brian's new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World", where they discuss the urgent need for accountability and a roadmap for the future once Trump is out of power. They tackle critical actions that Democrats must take, including eliminating the filibuster, expanding the Supreme Court, and implementing the National Popular Vote Compact to ensure every vote counts equally.With a call to arms for listeners, they stress the importance of staying engaged in the democratic process, especially as midterms approach. Justice, they assert, is a team sport, and it requires all of us to participate actively.Find Brian Tyler Cohen on social media at @BrianTylerCohen and grab his book "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World" at your favorite bookstore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Justice Matters, Glenn dives deep into two critical legal developments involving Donald Trump: the ongoing battle over birthright citizenship and the controversial expansion of executive privilege. Glenn discusses Trump's recent attempts to undermine the 14th Amendment, emphasizing that the Constitution cannot be altered by executive order. He highlights the recent court rulings affirming that anyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, regardless of their parents' immigration status.Shifting gears, Glenn addresses Trump's efforts to redefine executive privilege, attempting to extend it beyond government officials to include private citizens and foreign actors. He explains the implications of this move and how it seeks to shield Trump from accountability as investigations loom. With a mix of legal insight and pointed commentary, Glenn underscores the importance of defending constitutional rights and the role of nonprofits in fighting for justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno is CEO of RepresentUs. She is an advocate, author, and lawyer with two decades of experience globally and within the US on issues of corruption, authoritarianism, organized crime, and human rights. Maria has held multiple senior positions at Human Rights Watch and served as executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, at the helm of a team running groundbreaking state and national campaigns.A Peruvian-American, Maria came of age in Peru at a time of internal armed conflict, economic crisis, and then corrupt autocracy. Early in her career, she contributed to the extradition and trial on charges of corruption and crimes against humanity of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori. Her narrative non-fiction book “There Are No Dead Here: A Story of Murder and Denial in Colombia” (Bold Type Books, Feb. 2017), won the 2018 Juan E. Méndez Human Rights Book Award, and the Spanish translation is on its third printing. Maria earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from New York University School of Law and served as a judicial clerk on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.Glenn spoke with Maria to discuss a RepresentUs project called the Congressional Courage Campaign. She spoke convincingly about how it is beyond dispute that Donald Trump is running the US government like a mafia organization. And she also talked about what we can - and must - do about it.Find RepresentUs: https://represent.us/about/Find glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Emmett Sullivan is calling Attorney General Todd Blanche to the carpet. More specifically, he's hauling him into court on August 13th because Todd has to explain why he failed to comply with Judge Sullivan's July 25th order to provide the court some documents including some of the unreacted Epstein files.Glenn does a detailed review of Judge Sullivan's new court order in Katie Phang's lawsuit against Todd Blanche for violating federal law - the Epstein Files Transparency Act.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DC Attorney Jeanine Pirro actually carryied a box of reflecting pool liner into the oval office to try to convince Donald Trump that it wasn't vandals that caused the pool liner to fail, it was a botched install job.The problem is, the botched install job was done by the donor guy to whom Trump gave the no-bid contract.She's trying to tell Trump he's wrong. How well do you think that meeting went for Ms. Pirro?Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After push back from congress during his confirmation hearing - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memo rescinding Trump's $1.8 billion cop-beaters' fund. But, of course, right after he's confirmed as Attorney General, he can simply issue another memo creating the $1.8 billion cop-beaters' fund again. But there's one thing that Todd Blanche seems to have forgotten: a federal judge, who presided over the lawsuit that Trump brought against his own IRS looking for a $10 billion payday, said that Trump's lawsuit was filed in bad faith, filed for an improper purpose, was an act of collusion, and was executive self-dealing designed to manufacture judicial cover for an unlawful giveaway. And judge Kathleen Williams ruled that the settlement is void.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After saying things like "she was 100% wrong . . . she choked . . . she folded like an umbrella," do we think Donald Trump is maybe getting ready to fire DC Attorney Jeanine Pirro? Remember what happened Pam Bondi? Remember what happened to Kristi Noem?Glenn discusses Trump's pattern of disloyalty and retaliation, especially against women HE selected to be in his administration. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The DOJ courtesy of DC Attorney Jeanine Pirro have moved to dismiss a case that it never should have indicted in the first place.They filed a motion to dismiss the Trumped-up charges against 67-year-old former Olympic athlete David Hearn for reaching into the water of the reflecting pool and feeling a piece of the peeling blue pool liner. And the motion to dismiss that was filed has resulted in the rats in the Trump administration eating one another.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn speaks with Stacey Young the Executive director at the non-profit group Justice Connection. They have become the leading voice delivering the message that the assault on the DOJ makes Americans more vulnerable to violent crime, corruption, climate change, civil rights violations, and terrorism—while eroding the foundation of our democracy. And by providing direct support to employees, tracking the damage, pressuring Congress and mobilizing alumni, they're standing up for the Department Glenn and Stacey once served. Glenn discusses the nomination of Acting Attorney General of Todd Blanche.Find Stacey Young and Justice Connection at: www.thejusticeconnection.orgFind Glenn on Substack" glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite Donald Trump's demands - Senate Republicans have stalled the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche while joining a unanimous Senate vote opposing any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, delivering a major bipartisan pushback against Donald Trump's administration.Sounds like fake news, doesn't it? But it's not. It's actually a rare point of light coming out of the Senate.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember the great reflecting pool caper? David Hearn, a 67-year-old Olympic canoeist, was riding his bicycle by the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. He was curious, he reached down into the water and felt the pealing blue pool liner. Out of the blue - Hearn promptly was arrested, and charged by Jeanine Pirro with felony destruction of property for allegedly destroying more than $1000 worth of the pool liner - a crime that could land him in prison for 10 years.Now, it seems like that case may go the way of James Comey's first criminal case - dismissed for prosecutorial impropriety before the grand jury. Or it may go the way of the Leticia James prosecution - dismissed for prosecutorial impropriety before the grand jury. Or maybe it will go the way of the recent Broadview six protester case - dismissed for prosecutorial misconduct before the grand jury.Glenn talks on Substack about the latest reporting on how a witness the prosecution presented to the grand jury - might just send the whole case down the (reflection pool) drain. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal judge in Washington, DC - Judge Emmett Sullivan - has issued an order that is a huge step in the direction of full transparency/full disclosure of the Epstein files.Glenn talks about Judge Sullivan's order directing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to deliver to the court some of the unreacted Epstein files and supporting documentation proving that what Blanche has been saying is true, and signaling that the judge will not take Blanche's word for anything he says about the substance of the Epstein files or the nature of the redactions.Glenn also discusses why this may prove to be a pivotal ruling that ultimately could lead to full disclosure of all of the Epstein files. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump has pretty much announced that he'll be interfering in the upcoming midterm elections. We only need to look back to January 6, 2021, when Trump virtually ordered an angry mob to attack the US Capitol after lying to them, convincing them that their election was rigged. He said, 'if you don't fight like hell, you won't have a country anymore, now go to the Capitol and stop the certification - stop the steal!' Trump tried to use that angry mob to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election win and his election loss. So, of course, he is intending to interfere in the upcoming midterms. Why wouldn't he? He got away with it last time!And we've been hearing some recent rumblings from some of Trump's sycophants, about how he might try to use immigration officers - like ICE agents - to intimidate voters at the polls.Glenn sat down with a former Border Patrol agent Jenn Budd. Jenn shared her story about her journey from Border Patrol agent to immigrant advocate, which is what she's doing now. She also shared her concerns about how Trump might try to misuse the powers of immigration enforcement agencies to interfere in the upcoming midterm elections.Jenn is sounding the alarm, and Glenn thinks we would all do well to heed the call. He has said before that justice is a team sport. We all need to be in the game, including in an effort to protect and promote free and fair American elections.Find Jenn on Substack: jennbudd.substack.comFind Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New York Times has clobbered Trump and Todd Blanche and their dirty DOJ officials in court, forcing them to withdraw their lawless and abusive subpoenas for New York Times reporters AND THIER FAMILY MEMBERS! This kind of abuse of prosecutorial power is very embarrassing for Trump, for Blanche, for the Department of Justice, and for the American people.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Justice Matters, Glenn Kirschner joins Dean Obadalla on his Substack Live show to discuss the troubling confirmation hearing of Todd Blanche, who is vying for the position of Attorney General. Glenn passionately argues that a vote for Blanche equates to a vote against the survivors of the Epstein scandal, emphasizing the importance of accountability and justice for the victims. He critiques Blanche's dismissive attitude towards these survivors and highlights the alarming lack of investigation into the crimes related to Epstein's network.As the conversation unfolds, Glenn reflects on the broader implications of political power dynamics, the need for congressional investigations into Trump's actions, and the vital role of the electorate in safeguarding democracy. He also touches on the recent ICE shootings and the urgent need for reforms in law enforcement practices. Glenn calls for citizens to remain vigilant and engaged as the midterms approach, urging everyone to make sure to vote and focus on accountability and justice.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democrats in the House have announced they want to investigate and expose Donald Trump's dirty deals with the law firms that capitulated to him. Today's "demand" for information will be tomorrow's "subpoena" for information, once the Dems take control of the House. Glenn discusses this legal development, and highlights the importance to the cause of justice of aggressive congressional investigations into Donald Trump's executive branch misconduct.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's DOJ officials are trying to use a rare specialized court, called the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, for the first time to get a judge to order the removal of an alleged alien terrorist.Not only did Trump's incompetent DOJ officials not get it right, they got humiliated in a short, one-page order that was issued by the judge (who happens to be a George W. Bush appointee).Glenn reviews the judge's order, which says, among other things, that the DOJ needs to be "more thoughtful" in its work.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn once again speaks on Substack. He dives deep into the pressing issues surrounding the upcoming midterm elections and the potential threats posed by Trump and his allies. He shares insights from his recent interviews with former Washington Governor Jay Inslee and former Border Patrol agent Jen Budd, both of whom highlight the alarming possibilities of federal interference at polling places. Glenn emphasizes the importance of understanding federal laws that prohibit military presence at polls and the need for proactive measures to safeguard our democratic process. With a call to action, he encourages listeners to engage with their state officials and to remain vigilant against any attempts to undermine the integrity of the elections.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump addressed the nation in primetime to fill the public airwaves with long-debunked election lies. In a truly remarkable self-own, Trump tried to convince everyone that China interfered in the 2020 election, but then he posted documents that signaled that it was Russia that tried to interfere in the 2020 election - in efforts to get TRUMP (not Biden) elected!But there are serious concerns that Trump may try to send military troops to the polls during the midterm elections, or that he may try to have the military seize ballots and/or voting machines. Military members must never lose sight of the fact that they took an oath of loyalty to the Constitution, not to a tyrant, a dictator, an autocrat or a president. Indeed, the survival of our republic depends on military members remembering and acting in accordance with that sworn oath.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

About a year ago, Donald Trump was trying to punish law firms that displeased him for one reason or another. He made them pay him money to leave them alone. He even tried to ban their lawyers from entering federal buildings, including federal courthouses. And some of those law firms fought Donald Trump and beat him in court. But others bent the knee, obeyed in advance, and gave the bully their lunch money without a fight. Well now, those firms that gave into the bully are getting bullied again. Yes, by the same bully.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E. Jean Carroll's journey through the legal system has been nothing short of extraordinary. With a jury awarding her $5 million in damages, and the subsequent interest bringing the total to $5.8 million, Carroll has proven that persistence pays off. The courts, including the Supreme Court, have consistently rejected Trump's attempts to appeal these decisions, showcasing a clear message: the rule of law prevails. Moreover, the conversation takes a critical look at media responsibility. Glenn passionately argues against the tendency of corporate media to present both sides of an issue, especially when one side is based on lies. This call for responsible reporting is a reminder of the importance of truth in journalism, particularly in today's political climate.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a scathing rebuke, a federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump brought a bogus lawsuit to "manipulate the judicial process" - a manipulation that involved Trump taking billions of our tax dollars and granting himself and his family members and his businesses immunity from ever suffering a tax audit and, by extension, ever being prosecuted for tax crimes they might commit. So - is it accountability time yet? Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So what is likely to happen to Air Force Major Jason Watson, who was arrested after he chose to protest a corrupt presidential administration and criminal civilian leadership of the United States military by standing on the steps of the US Capitol (in full military uniform) holding a sign that said, "IMPEACH CONVICT REMOVE"? So the question becomes: what price, bravery? Glenn sat down with military law expert, law professor, and retired Army JAG officer, Dan Maurer, to discuss how this might play out.Find Dan on Substack: dmaurer.substack.comFind Glenn open Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's attempt to cancel the Constitution's guarantee of birthright citizenship.So now, Trump has announced that he's going to tell the Supreme Court to change its ruling - to reverse itself - intending to file in the Supreme Court a petition for reconsideration. Glenn discusses the history of such requests for reconsideration before the Supreme Court, and why Trump's request is almost certainly guaranteed to fail. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal judge has ordered the release of $5 million plus interest—totaling roughly $5.8 million—to writer E. Jean Carroll from a court-controlled escrow account. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan rejected Donald Trump's final attempts to stall the payment, stating that it is time for him to "do equity and pay the judgment".Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. District Judge William M. Ray II (who was appointed by Donald Trump) officially quashed a grand jury subpoena, stopping the Department of Justice's attempt to force Fulton County, Georgia to turn over the personal contact details of thousands of its 2020 election workers.Judge Ray issued a 28-page order siding with Fulton County's motion to dismiss the subpoena, determining that the federal government's invasive request was legally unjustified."Staggering" Scope: The subpoena demanded names, home addresses, personal phone numbers, and emails for nearly all county employees, contractors, and volunteers who managed the 2020 ballot process."Arbitrary Fishing Expedition": The court ruled that the DOJ lacked a legitimate law enforcement purpose or strong enough investigative need to override the privacy of private citizens.Expired Deadlines: Judge Ray noted that the statute of limitations for any potential criminal offenses tied to the 2020 election has long expired, making a viable indictment legally impossible.Future Voter Chilling: The judge emphasized that compromising worker privacy right before the November midterm elections would severely damage Fulton County's ability to recruit future volunteers.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than 1,200 former Department of Justice employees, organized by the alumni group Justice Connection, urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. They cited his degradation of the apolitical career workforce and promotion of a "culture of fear" ahead of his July 15–16 confirmation hearings.Signatories of the letter span 14 presidential administrations, both Democratic and Republican, and include dozens of former U.S. attorneys, component heads, and other senior leaders. They represent staff from 77 U.S. Attorney's Offices across the country, including many who worked in Blanche's former office in the Southern District of New York.The former officials accuse Blanche—who previously served as Deputy Attorney General and represented Donald Trump in three of his criminal cases—of exhibiting fealty to the President rather than the Constitution. They highlighted concerns over an exodus of roughly 16,000 DOJ employees and accused leadership of political retaliation.Find glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today - Glenn has a discussion on Substack about Donald Trump embarrassing the country by cheating in the World Cup. Trump sparked an international uproar by personally intervening in the FIFA World Cup to have a red-card suspension lifted for American star forward Folarin Balogun. Following direct phone calls from Trump to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA took the unprecedented step of delaying Balogun's automatic one-match ban, sparking fierce allegations of political corruption and institutional favoritism across the global soccer community.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former TV Host on MSNBC and Independent journalist Katie Phang won a court order directing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice to either comply with the Epstein Files transparency Act or "show cause" as to why they are not doing so.SO, the DOJ filed a reply to the judge's order. And of course - it's completely ridiculous.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

E. Jean Carroll has AGAIN kicked Donald Trump's butt in court. And this time, it was in the United States Supreme Court.Remember a first jury found Donald Trump liable and awarded E. Jean Carroll $5 million. Then, a second jury found Donald Trump liable once again for defamation and awarded E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million. And now - the Supreme Court told Trump, "Nope - we're not going to review or undo that first $5 million jury award." So, what did Trump do? He defamed Ms. Carroll a third time! Because of course he did!No one can ever accuse Trump of learning from his mistakes. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In recent days, the Supreme Court has handed down several opinions. Glenn discusses some of the good ones - like birthright citizenship - and some of the seemingly bad ones - like the Supreme Court further expanding presidential power power. And that power, at the moment, is in the hands of a corrupt president. But, even in those bad rulings, there's actually a silver lining. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Emmet Sullivan of the DC federal district court has ordered acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to actually be transparent - to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act - after ruling that Todd Blanche conceded the he violated that federal law.Glenn reviews Judge Sullivan's important new legal ruling and lists the 5 ways the DOJ is violating the act.Find Glenn on Substack: glenkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal judge has put a permanent stop to one of Donald Trump's signature efforts to suppress voting and interfere in our free and fair elections. Glenn discusses the implications of this decision and highlights the ongoing pattern of Trump's legal defeats across the country, often at the hands of judges from various political backgrounds. He also emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution and questions the current limitations in holding a lawless president accountable.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This time, Glenn discusses the recent ruling by Judge Emmett Sullivan in the Epstein files case brought by independent journalist Katie Phang and highlights the implications of Todd Blanche's legal missteps. With a focus on accountability and transparency, Glenn shares his insights on the importance of independent journalism and the fight against corruption in the Trump administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn engages in a thought-provoking discussion with constitutional law professor Corey Brettschneider. They delve into the critical themes of democracy, accountability, and the historical context of presidential power as outlined in Brettschneider's latest book, The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threaten Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It. The conversation highlights the parallels between past and present leaders, the importance of civic engagement, and the ongoing fight for justice in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nobody can accuse Todd Blanche and Donald Trump's other flunky DOJ attorneys of learning from their mistakes.They've now filed something with the court, telling the judge that the evidence she ordered them to provide is "not necessary."Glenn says this is some poor and obstinate lawyering from Blanche and his flunky underlings. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump is now proposing ending the unconstitutional war he started in the Middle East. Setting aside whether that means he lost the war or he's just giving up, the deal he's offering Iran to end the war he started represents complete and utter capitulation. Iran is openly declaring victory, and they have Trump to thank for it.Glenn discusses why Trump's capitulation represents a horrific and embarrassing defeat for Trump and his administration, and exposes him as the single worst "deal maker" in American history. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last month, a prosecution of six protesters in Chicago, known as the Broadview six, fell apart due to some horrific misconduct by Trump's Department of Justice. Indeed, the DOJ was forced to dismiss the cases when their misconduct was revealed to the judge.Now, those six defendants have filed a motion with the court, asking the judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and - if the evidence is there - to prosecute Donald Trump's dirty DOJ officials and lawyers who engaged in the misconduct. Glenn breaks down and explains this important new legal development. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn gives an open discussion on Substack about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's unprofessional and outright rude conduct in the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund case. Listen in and interact with Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn has a discussion on Substack about the huge differences between Barack Obama and Donald Trump.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump promised the American people that his vanity project ballroom wouldn't cost US taxpayers a single dime. And then, the truth began to emerge. New reporting from The Washington Post shows that taxpayers will be paying for at least half of the projected $600 million cost.Trump says he needs a ballroom because that's the only way he and other dignitaries can safely attend a function on White House grounds. And then, he sits for hours in an open-air, ultimate fighting arena on White House grounds.Donald Trump's lies are endless.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's complete and utter humiliation is on full display, from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, to the Middle East, and beyond. Glenn discusses Donald Trump's name being removed from the facade of the Kennedy Center and his proposed memorandum of understanding with Iran and other countries in the Middle East.Find Glenn onSubstack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn was in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, and he watched Judge Leonie Brinkema deliver a judicial spanking of Attorney General Todd Blanche and of Donald Trump's $1.8 billion so-called "weaponization fund", which is really an insurrection fund or - more directly - a cop-beaters fund. Glenn reviews how the court hearing unfolded.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So did you ever wonder what it would be like to wake up one day and be on an enemies' list? And not just any old enemies list, an enemies' list of the President of the United States of America. And what if that list was published on the official White House website. At taxpayers' expense.That is what just happened to my friend and partner in our Legal Breakdown series, Brian Tyler Cohen. But if you know anything about Brian, then you probably already know how he reacted and responded to the news: by continuing to speak truth directly to power.But don't take it from me. Here it is from Brian himself, in his own words. Because standing up to an aspiring dictator, like justice . . . matters!Pre-order Brian's new book, "The Day After": https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/t...Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Journalist and legal analyst Katie Phang filed a landmark lawsuit (Phang v. Blanche) against the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche alleging failures to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, this action is the first brought under the transparency statute.Todd Blanche opted NOT to deny Katie's assertion in her lawsuit that he violated federal law - the Epstein Files Transparency Act - in at least five ways. Phang's legal team filed a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction to force immediate compliance.Hearing Date: A federal judge scheduled the preliminary injunction hearing for June 30thGlenn explains the latest in the case and how he plans on attending the hearing.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's name has been removed from the Kennedy Center's website, after a court ruled that changing the name of the Kennedy Center was illegal, and only Congress may make such a change. Trump lashed out against the ruling on Truth Social, criticizing the judge and claiming opponents would rather see the venue struggle. While he initially threatened to hand complete control over to Congress, he later clarified on Air Force One that he intends to remain as chairman and pursue development plans.Let's hope more there are more deletions to come.Find Glenn on Patreon: www.patreon.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump was loudly booed by fans at Madison Square Garden when his face appeared on the arena's Jumbotron. He attended Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, making him the first sitting U.S. president to ever attend an NBA Finals game. This snarled traffic and prevented thousands of people from watching the game at the watch parties which were cancelled. Once again, he proved that he is a selfish, egomaniacal. egocentric, narcissistic, dumpster fire of a human being. Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prosecutors in Arizona are set to criminally indict a bunch of sycophants for trying to help Donald Trump steal the 2020 election. This includes many well known names like Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and others. And the Arizona prosecutors are criminally indicting these folks for the second time . . .because yeah - better late than never.Glenn has the latest from the Arizona courts.Find Glen on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor, John Bolton, is expected to plead guilty to one criminal charge for essentially mishandling classified information. You can already hear Donald Trump's flunkies, lapdogs and sycophants using the Bolton guilty plea as proof that Donald Trump and his Department of Justice don't vindictively go after people. They will say "Because John Bolton is pleading guilty, he's not being wrongfully prosecuted". Trump's flunkies will try to use the guilty plea as evidence that ALL of the other criminal prosecutions that Donald Trump has demanded his dirty DOJ officials pursue - James Comey, Leticia James, Jerome Powell, six members of Congress, etc. - are somehow validated as righteous by virtue of Bolton's guilty plea. But that's not true at all because not all vindictive prosecutions are created equal.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.