Topic: New York Attorney General

Donald Trump is reportedly considering his lead defense attorney, Todd Blanche, for the position of Deputy Attorney General. Blanche, a former federal prosecutor from the Southern District of New York, is viewed as the "real power" behind the potential Gaetz appointment. As a seasoned litigator with experience in racketeering and public corruption, Blanche would be tasked with the actual operational overhaul of the Justice Department.

The New York Times reports that Attorney General Bill Barr is allegedly misleading the public regarding the Mueller investigation findings based on unspecified sources. CNN's Jake Tapper defends mainstream media coverage, claiming the network accurately reported on the existence of the investigation rather than asserting a conspiracy. The hosts criticize the media's reliance on anonymous sources and their refusal to move past the collusion narrative.

The Trump Foundation has agreed to dissolve following a lawsuit by the New York Attorney General alleging "shocking illegality." The hosts note that the story received more detailed coverage in Canada (CBC) than in the U.S. They argue that the mainstream media avoids deep dives into foundation scandals to prevent drawing attention back to the Clinton Foundation.

New York Attorney General candidate Zephyr Teachout campaigned on a platform to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She characterized the agency as a "tool of cruelty" born out of xenophobia post-9/11. Teachout pledged to use the AG's office to prosecute ICE for what she described as criminal acts and unconstitutional behavior.

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's resignation following his involvement in a prostitution ring is analyzed as a potential setup by political and financial enemies. As Attorney General, Spitzer aggressively pursued cases against investment banks, the New York Stock Exchange, and insurance companies. The hosts discuss the public's fascination with the downfall of "do-gooder" authority figures.