354: How Trump Is Weaponizing The Law with Abbe Lowell

James Carville & Al Hunt are joined by super-lawyer Abbe Lowell, they discuss the current political climate, the differences in the Justice Department under the current administration, and the implications of prosecutorial overreach. He highlights the importance of due process, the role of subpoenas, and the unique challenges faced by lawyers today. They also delves into specific cases, such as that of John Bolton, to illustrate the political motivations behind certain prosecutions. The conversation emphasizes the need for legal representation and the historical context of prosecutorial power in the United States. Chapters 00:00 False Equivalency in Political Discourse 02:19 The Unprecedented Nature of the Current Justice Department 05:35 Subpoenas and Due Process: A Legal Perspective 08:21 Prosecutorial Overreach: Historical Context and Examples 11:10 The Case of John Bolton: Political Motivations in Prosecution 14:33 The Role of Lawyers in Protecting Rights 21:36 The Future of Legal Advocacy and Accountability

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354: How Trump Is Weaponizing The Law with Abbe Lowell is an episode from Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt.

This episode is 22:37 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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