Topic: Special Master

The hosts discuss Judge Aileen Cannon's role in the Trump case and the media's scrutiny of her previous "special master" ruling. They identify potential legal vulnerabilities in the prosecution, including the validity of the original search warrant and the piercing of attorney-client privilege for one of Trump's lawyers. John Bolton reappears in a clip arguing that an innocent person would want a trial as soon as possible.

The Justice Department appeals a ruling to appoint a special master for documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. Legal analysts suggest the DOJ may be pursuing a conviction under 18 USC Section 2071, which covers the destruction of government records and includes a provision that could theoretically bar a person from holding future public office.

Judge Aileen Cannon appointed a special master to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, citing concerns over potential bias and media leaks from the Justice Department. Legal analysts argue that the FBI and DOJ have been "leaking and lying" to the press, including false claims about Attorney General Merrick Garland's personal approval of the raid. The investigation is criticized as an unlawful intrusion into a former president's records.

The Director of National Intelligence begins a risk assessment of classified documents recovered from Mar-a-Lago following requests from Representatives Adam Schiff and Carolyn Maloney. Meanwhile, Federal Judge Aileen Cannon signals her preliminary intent to appoint a special master to oversee the document review. The hosts critique the media's "bombastic" coverage of the investigation.