Andrew Weissmann: Trump declaring election victory early is ‘illegal’

Legal expert Andrew Weissmann joins The Weekend to discuss the threats posed from a second Trump term and how the legal system is preparing to fight back, should he challenge the election results.

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[sg]

No matter the outcome he'll declare victory. His supporters don't actually care if it's true or not and that's the part that should concern Americans.

[dawnlawson]

I guess that Steve Bannon's prison sentence wasn't long enough to learn a lesson.

[ddlang]

Bannon is setting the stage. Same thing as last time. Why isn’t he being held accountable!?!

[nothingbutstatic]

I'm already in trauma from how insane this all is.

[LindaBalkin-hj]

Garland Merrick is part of this problem. He was a total failure.

[nathanralph]

It was illegal last time he did it, too...

[terrip]

They should have kept Steve Bannon in prison. He should have been thrown in the dung and the key thrown away. He, like Trump, is the enemy within.

[patriciastuart]

Love you guys! Michael Steele, Simone, Andrew Weisman, you rock

[TacomaRodeo]

Steve Bannon mentioning Mark Elias shows us all how effective Mark Elias is.

[amyhedges]

As if legality has ever been an obstacle

[justforyou]

Why is it not a thing to say that there are rules? Why can’t he be disqualified? Why doesn’t ANYONE TO TELL HIM

[jwanie]

We know he’s gonna do it no matter what the results are, but it’s what he does afterwards that I’m worried about. Unfortunately Donald is still using the playbook given to him by Roy Cohn many years ago: 1) Attack, attack, attack 2) Deny everything 3) Always declare victory. Get out and vote for Kamala if you haven’t yet!

[donnadrake]

And HE GETS AWAY
WITH EVERYTHING!!!!
NEEDS to

[peterdabrera]

Well said Andrew, Cassidy is a true American Patriot 💯🦘

[JR-prjb]

PROJECT 2025 is no joke. It's like the fulfillment of Desantis's fascism in Florida. Scary as heck, and especially for WOMEN.

[jerrydog]

Power to the people.... right on! I remember that from the 1960's! It's Is still important

[MrTimjd]

Remember to turn your clocks back on November 3rd, and move your country FORWARD on November 5th. VOTE BLUE.

[MariannA-ul]

It was so quiet when he was in jail!!
Bannon

[leonathomas]

Mark Elias and his team are American heroes. 👏🇺🇸💙

[MrMisuma]

A normal functioning person should be able to listen to Trump for just 5 minutes and come to the conclusion, that he is not fit for the White House.