Andrew Weissmann: ‘Our legal system has not held well holding an ex-President accountable’

Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor for the Justice Department and Rev. Al Sharpton host of “Politics Nation” on MSNBC join Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the challenges that the American legal system has been put through in the last four years to hold Donald Trump accountable, and how despite the conviction in the NY hush money trial, so much damage has been done to American’s trust in the rule of law. 

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[PCMenten]

Andrew Weissmann is a rare treasure and I am grateful for his wisdom and experience.

[mdemey]

Rev Sharpton said it best, thank you for speaking the truth sir!

[edwinfolk]

Judicial reform should be a priority and start at the top.

[-u-hataz]

I completely agree this has Gone 2 Far.

[mstunameow]

The damage is immense. And the GOP wants more. It's so effing disturbing.

[margaretblank]

Watching from Canada (praying that our fragile democracy won't be next) -- horrified, for 9 years now.

[lucyjackson]

Andrew Weisman and Nicole are two of my favorite people to listen to. I learn so much from what they both have to say.

[jadawin]

The only thing that a judge should consider is the rule of law, that is their job.

[GrandmaMoysis]

It’s pretty ironic that Thomas says that the originator didn’t recognize domestic abuse, they also didn’t allow African Americans to vote!

[christopherdopp]

Rev Sharpton nailed it!!! Thank you Rev!!!

[danriley]

This is what happens when politicians are not held accountable and a political party is given too much leeway and they choose power over their oath of office and the rule of law. Vote blue everywhere. 🇺🇸

[Patrick-dncb]

"...it's beyond politics now..."

[LizFromDecencyUnited]

The Rev nailed it! It IS beyond politics now, and people truly don't appreciate the gravity of the moment we find ourselves in. NOTHING Trump is doing or saying, regarding his criminal indictments or convictions is okay. Not. One. Thing.

[daniadejonghe]

They are not going to just walk away when they loose, and say that's it guys. They will not do that and we need to be prepared for what happens next.

[ygwxmqo]

We should never let one or two corrupt Judges make final decisions for 360 million people, when it only benefits the judges and the billionaires paying them off! We’ve gotta lotta weeding to do! VOTE BLUE!

[mstiff]

Our legal system is NOT for everyone nor is it the great equalizer. If you break a certain point when it comes to wealth you can dictate our legal system. That’s not right. That needs to change.

[SFoureman]

All these cases should had happened the day after his presidency was over.

It's not like we didn't witness his crimes all in real time.

[xelamercedes]

Thank you, Andrew Weissman (again). I want to see media leaders STOP with the speculation and START talking about what is evident and known now. Conversations about what "might" happen "if" he is re-elected are of less importance to me than "what is the GOP candidate for the U.S. presidency proposing?" As we approach the election, this is the time to weigh the candidates, compare and contrast what they are saying on the campaign trail. News Media, please, help the electorate to see clearly what the options are.

[alysononoahu]

🇺🇸🇺🇸PLEASE STOP DEFINING THE PROBLEM AND GET TO A SOLUTION 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[injwikc]

Thanks Pastor Sharpton...Telling Us Like IT IS....keep speaking The Truth ..!!..