This is ‘how intimidation works.’ George Conway weighs in on Trump media lawsuits

Donald Trump’s threats of retribution for the media are already underway. George Conway and Molly Jong-Fast join The Weekend to break down what this means for the future of press freedom.

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[Arlene-jn]

Love you George! Voice of sanity in an ocean of madness!

[Patriot]

THIS IS HOW AUTHORITARIANS “TRAIN PEOPLE TO OBEY.”

[meabeck]

Sore winner, DT. There is no pleasing a narcissist.

[jojo-gjgf]

In a real world a president elect would be looking at ways to better their country- for the people .

[Sam-lesp]

Defamation, LIABLE, SLANDER ... This is ‘how intimidation works.’

[CARFORD-gl]

Michael, I really like your sweater. It looks great. Very festive. All of you, don't back.down and please keep calling this Maga party out. Great job George.

[deborahbarnes]

That lawsuit against Ann Selzer should be thrown out.

[LilDi]

Good attorneys, who support free press, should offer their services against these frivolous lawsuits free.

[Kuklapolitan]

Great outfit Michael....Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy New Year.

[lefranglais]

JEEZ Michael, that sweater! It's amazing 🤪 Happy Christmas!

[RaggedyA]

he has a fragile ego. his wife is failing to ease his stress and fear. he's going to implode before long.

[lberelson]

Interesting history lesson about lawsuits against press during civil rights movement.

[smeyer]

Lawyers aren't gonna fix it, if they haven't by now...The PEOPLE are sick of ALL of it.

[lisareynolds]

Best holiday sweater, Michael!❤️ Brilliant and a sharp dressed man! Thank you!!

[slaugeri]

Here, here George! Love you for putting your money where your wealth toward the cause & yes we need to start a fund, so people don’t get broken! Th ank you for standing up for democracy! All of you❣️❣️❣️

[Combat_Epistemologist]

Because Kash Patel has, in his book, already identified who needs to be prosecuted and what their crimes appear to be without any criminal investigation, his actions risk being classified as vindictive prosecution, which is illegal under U.S. law. The statements in his book create a motion for dismissal that virtually writes itself, as well as justifying a constitutional challenge. Although prosecutors normally have immunity, cases of malicious, vindictive or retaliatory misconduct can result in both civil penalties and professional sanction.

[marylaistirland]

Only in America, this kind of farce can happen

[rosierose]

MSNBC.
Great report & agree & Love George Conway!

[debraphilip]

I love Micheal's sweater! With all the upset we are feeling right now and in future, let's still be human and show empathy. I wish everyone A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PRAY FOR PEACE ✌️ 🙏

[JoanEddy]

Banding together and lawyers who can donating their time or lowering fees to support people who are targeted but don't have the means to protect themselves - Yes, Please. Could Luttig and Tribe be a part of organizing this?