
The Tristan Snell Show
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TAKING DOWN TRUMP is a book, a Substack, and now – a podcast. Every week, Tristan Snell gives you an indispensable go-to pod on Trump’s trials and other top stories impacting law and democracy – with a weekly news roundup, a deeper dive on a topic you need to know about, and special guests. Tristan Snell led the NY AG’s successful prosecution of Trump University, recovering $25 million for Trump’s victims in the first major legal loss he ever suffered. As a lawyer, a legal commentator on MSNBC and CNN, and the author of the best-selling book TAKING DOWN TRUMP: 12 Rules for Prosecuting Donald Trump By Someone Who Did It Successfully.
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In this episode of The Tristan Snell Show, Tristan dives into the continuing SignalGate saga, exposing the Trump administration’s use of insecure communication platforms like Signal and Gmail. Tristan also examines Trump’s recent push for retaliatory tariffs, which threaten to raise costs on everyday goods, prescription drugs, and even home insurance premiums. Joining the discussion is Representative Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, a rising Democratic star. Rep. Auchincloss shares his insights on the corruption within the Trump administration, its impact on Americans’ wallets, and the erosion of the rule of law.

In this mailbag episode, Tristan Snell tackles questions from listeners about the ongoing Signalgate scandal, potential legal consequences for the Trump administration, and the motivations behind Trump’s 2024 election victory. Snell explores the illegality of DOGE, the lack of due process for detained immigrants, and presidential immunities. He also discusses the possibility of retroactive justice for current administration officials and speculates on the best realistic outcome for the next four years.

Legal expert Elie Mystal joins Tristan Snell to discuss his new book Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America and expose the racist origins of voter registration and immigration laws. Learn how these popular but problematic laws are undermining democracy and enabling cruelty, and hear Mystal’s insights on the Supreme Court’s strategy for dealing with Trump.

Tristan and guest Allison Gill (Mueller She Wrote) dive deep into the Signal Gate scandal rocking the Trump administration. They analyze the shocking security breach involving classified military plans shared on an unsecured Signal chat, explore its implications for national security, and discuss how it compares to past controversies. Snell and Gill also examine the potential political fallout, the role of Senate Republicans in investigating the incident, and strategies for communicating the gravity of the situation to voters.

In this special mailbag edition of The Tristan Snell Show, Tristan breaks down the Supreme Court’s controversial presidential immunity ruling, explaining its limitations and implications for Trump’s second term. We know what you’re thinking, what about Elon? Tristan provides detailed answers about whether Elon Musk enjoys presidential immunity protections (he doesn’t), explores the lack of recall mechanisms for federal representatives, and outlines how state governments can serve as bulwarks against federal overreach.
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