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Nov 19, 2022·edited Nov 20, 2022Pinned

Hi Ari. Thanks for such a detailed explanation of yesterday's announcement by the DOJ. Was a bit confused as to why the need for a special counsel. After your show yesterday I had a better understanding. Then reading today's newsletter, you laid out all the possible scenarios. You expertise on the law is invaluable to your audience. My question is, can this special counsel be fired by a new President if that happens?

Have a good weekend, take.care be safe!!!!🙏✌️😊

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It never hurts to get another perspective on a case as potentially huge as this one. If Jack Smith has the huevos to handle The Hague, he can handle whatever Trumpty and his minions throw out there…which undoubtedly will be plenty.

I don’t think hiring a special counsel is an insignificant thing and Merrick Garland doesn’t strike me as a shrinking violet when it comes to justice and the law. Deliberate, detail oriented, able to hit any legal curve ball…absolutely.

I think Trumpty is in a world of hurt.

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I am beyond furious!!!!! Was listening to you last night on the beat and what you said regarding everyone passing the buck infuriated me because it was so right on. Your guest also made comments regarding NOTHING has changed in the last 13 plus months, why didn't Garland make this move way back so we could possibly be that much closer to the end.

In my life hearing about a person that has hurt people the way Trump has, I've always said, you can not go through life without it catching up to you..so being elderly I just pray I am around long enough to see him get his and get it good.

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Good morning everyone and I hope that you are enjoying this crisp and cold Fall weather 😃 I got my tea in my favorite coffee mug, The Beat mug ☕️

Ari, thanks for your insights and explanations of AG Garland’s move…it just continues to look like at the end, Trump will never be held accountable for his crimes and the January 6th insurrection…just continuous circling around the decision of prosecuting Trump.

I wonder why this Special Counsel was not appointed months ago…I will never understand why the legal process is so slow when it comes to Trump…The great Elie Mystal, your esteemed guest, expressed how I feel about this.

Trump must and should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law…no exceptions.

Enjoy your weekend, everyone😃

Cheers🍾🥂

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Garland took the heat off Garland by appointing a Special Counsel. He didn't want the threats to himself and his family from the "crazies" aligned with Trump's incendiary rhetoric.

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I'm starting to despair again... Is Garland just too weak and timid? He keeps finding ways to not indict. He doesn't appear to have the backbone we so desperately need. After the Mueller tragedy (and dementia IS a terrible tragedy), can we get a break? PLEASE? Between the R's owning the House, the despicable religious extremist majority on the SCOTUS, and our fraying union... it does appear in fact that some vile people actually ARE above the law here. I cannot tell you how unsafe and frightened I am by this trumpian supreme court... And I don't know what to do to make things better for us all. Ari, do you have any suggestions? Or are we truly at the mercy of Crazy?

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Ari, I watched “The Beat” on yesterday and heard your arguments, as presented here. I understand all points; am aware that such cases are difficult, entwined, and steeped in longevity. However, in the Trump cases, I agree with Elie Mystal! I’ve had countless arguments with neighbors, family, and friends about whether any of his cases will come to fruition. I’m fighting for the rule of law, trying to believe that “No man is above the law,” even while seeing a Chris Christie, Jared Kushner, and a Donald Trump slither through the Bob Muellers, Cyrus Vance, Jrs, Alvin Braggs, and the Merrick Garlands. For me, no Special Counsel is needed for J6, stolen classified documents, and election interference, via a RECORDING! I’m thinking these prosecutors are not seeking ways TO indict Trump, but TO NOT!

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Ari

You are dead on. When someone has blatantly committed crimes against humanity and democracy over and over again right before our eyes then Garland needs to indict not pass the buck. We need to call Garland out. This strategy of his curdles my stomach. If the American public has watched this nightmare from the beginning and have all the evidence they need why doesn’t Garland face reality? I’m fully aware of restrictions and guidelines however this has gone way beyond normality and it will happen again. Get ‘em Ari! Sherry Mangan

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Hello Ari,

Thank you for 'breaking it down' into language we can understand (and also for the LII link ☺️). I enjoyed reading to the very end. Interesting re the "guardrail" acting the way it was intended; but, who can ever know what will happen in these, yes, *unprecedented*, times?! There was lots of disappointment around Mueller's 'special' probe which left some folks wary of special counsels. Not sure Garland's announcement did much to convince such folks otherwise. Me, I'm just watching and waiting...and trying to not get my hopes up too much, while also remaining hopeful. #keephopealive

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Garland explained..not so much…but you and Lawrence O’Donnell…with the Weismann and Tribe…and related mavens….Now THATS info !!

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I always read to the end of your writings :), and I appreciate the detailed explanation. You had a guest on last night who expressed exactly what I feel- that Garland could and should have done this months ago. The ex- president was always a potential to run again and Biden has always said he’d run again( although not officially declared). Perhaps an accomplished and focused Special Counsel could have wrapped things up by now. We can only hope his competency will expedite an evidence based conclusion one way or the other. So much of what is evident seems unprovable so I’m not sure I have a lot of hope, but I do have faith.

Your interviews, reporting, and special reports are Master Class. Thank you.

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As a retired civil - not criminal - attorney, I appreciate your explanation of the legal implications of Attorney General Garland's appointment of a new Trump Special Counsel. Time will tell if it adds any credibility or objectivity to an already highly credible and and objective investigation of Donald Trump. Time is of the essence here.

I have long wondered what, if any, legal responsibility Trump and his mob might have for the millions or more likely billions of dollars their seemingly frivolous legal claims and appeals have and continue to cost our nation. Do any of these claims appear to qualify as frivolous? If so, why haven't the courts imposed penalties and costs? Enough already!

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When I first heard the news I thought Garland was providing himself with a layer of protection more than protection of ongoing investigations. I think it might be helpful considering the fact that the new Republican house intention is to impeach practically every Democratic official

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Garland has dropped the ball again. Wonder why he hasn't acted way before this? So disappointed in him. What is he afraid of? How does Trump keep getting away with everything he does? No one is above the law except Trump? I have to believe karma will get him, but not before he does more damage to the sheep who follow him, and our country.

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I’m so disappointed and disgusted that this AG has delayed this accountability… If this was me.. I would be in jail already.. punting.. he’s running the ball down the opponents goal line!!! I’m tired of waiting for Justice.. this is a man who doesn’t deserve to run again… I can’t trust him.. this is my country too!! He will steal tax dollars again and abuse anything that comes his way… I love my Country and I want democracy to work for The People!!!!! We are tired!! I’m so saddened 😢😢

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Wether it is the new Counsel or Garland - Trump and his dangerous cronies must go to jail. Our democracy has been destroyed by them...need to bring it back to normalcy!

Thank you for your superb writ9ing...I trust you!

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