Lisa Brown

[Marc E. Elias @marceelias]

"We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."

[Bill Madden @maddenifico]

JUST. FUCKING. WOW. The humility, decency, and integrity of Jack Smith came across loud and clear. This career prosecutor is an American hero. Jack Smith is the antithesis of the depravity, corruption, and moral bankruptcy of Trump, Todd Blanche, the DOJ, and Kash Patel.

Here is a synopsis of Jack Smith's first televised news interview since he criminally charged the most corrupt president in American history, Donald Trump.

Core Pillars of the Interview

ㆍ The Fragility of the Rule of Law: Smith warned that the rule of law is under an unprecedented attack, declaring it is "different in kind and scope to anything I've seen in my lifetime." He explained that democratic systems do not run on autopilot and rely entirely on the good-faith commitment of people inside public institutions to uphold them.

ㆍ Consistency Over Politics: He reiterated that a healthy democracy requires investigating cases by focusing strictly on the facts and the law, applying the exact same standards regardless of political affiliation.

ㆍ Defending Career Public Servants: Smith spoke passionately about the career prosecutors, FBI agents, and support staff who are being "demonized for doing their jobs" by political figures. He expressed that he feels "terrible" about how they are being treated.

ㆍ The Call to Support Them: He emphasized the moral necessity for regular citizens to stand up for these civil servants, stating, "It's really important that we stand up for them and let them know that there are a lot of people out there who back them and who are with them."

ㆍ The Danger of Lost Trust: Smith noted that the loss of institutional trust has a dangerous "cascading effect" on the legal system, warning that when judges and the public lose faith in prosecutors, the Justice Department loses its ability to perform basic functions.

Warnings About Upcoming Elections

ㆍ Deeply Concerned for the Future: When asked directly if the country is witnessing a real-time assault on the upcoming election cycle, Smith explicitly stated, "I'm very concerned of what's going to happen in the next election, absolutely."

ㆍ Bad Actors Have Adapted: He warned that individuals who attempted to subvert the 2020 election have likely learned from past failures, adapting their strategies to be more effective next time.

ㆍ State Attorneys General Must Step Up: Smith emphasized that the federal apparatus cannot be the sole line of defense, noting that state attorneys general now have a massive responsibility to enforce the rule of law within their own state borders to protect voting integrity.

Anticipating Personal Retaliation & Indictment

ㆍ Expecting Retaliation: Wallace asked Smith point-blank if he expects to be criminally indicted by the current Trump administration.

ㆍ A Distinct Possibility: Smith acknowledged that an indictment "could happen," given the administration's vocal hostility toward him and the likely use of the Justice Department to target him directly.

ㆍ Refusing to Back Down: Despite the threat of prosecution, he declared, "I am not going to be intimidated. We did our work, pursuant to department policy... I'm not going to pretend that didn't happen because they are threatening me."

How Legal Experts & Media Analysts Reacted

ㆍ An Extraordinary and Historic Moment: Commentators and legal analysts noted that a public media tour by a former Special Counsel defending the DOJ's integrity against a sitting president is entirely unprecedented in modern political history.

ㆍ Nostalgia for Institutional Norms: Media figures reacted strongly to the broadcast, expressing a sense of nostalgia for a time when the Department of Justice operated under strict, non-partisan legal norms. Smith was praised as a rare, authoritative voice willing to publicly champion rank-and-file civil servants.

ㆍ Composure Under Extreme Pressure: Legal observers highlighted Smith’s calm, professional, and articulate demeanor during the broadcast. Analysts noted that his refusal to get defensive or angry stands as a model for how public officials should handle intense political weaponization.

[Jo @JoJoFromJerz]

Imagine if the Trump administration went after the child rapists in the Epstein files the way they’re going after a guy who touched some peeling paint in the reflecting pool.

[Kerry Kennedy @KerryKennedyRFK]

My father's words continue to ring true nearly 60 years later. This Independence Day, we haven't forgotten about the freedoms behind the fireworks.

Let’s pause to remember the core values our nation was founded on 250 years ago: due process, the rule of law, and the freedom of speech. Today, these very principles are under fire.

It’s easy to think that constitutional violations only happen to others, but when one group's rights are compromised, everyone's freedom is at stake. The liberties this holiday commemorates deserve more than just one night of celebration, they deserve our active protection.

Stand with us this Independence Day, every gift keeps the fight going: https://t.co/5NsClQuc3r

[Acyn @Acyn]

Jack Smith: I think we are facing an attack on the rule of law that is different in kind and scope to anything I've seen in my lifetime.

[Marc E. Elias @marceelias]

In case Trump asks... I am not tired of winning.

[Lauren Underwood @LaurenUnderwood]

RFK Jr. called Medicare and Medicaid "scams."

Tell that to the senior in Aurora rationing $800 insulin.
Tell that to the mom in Joliet whose kid gets lifesaving care because of Medicaid.

RFK Jr. is the HHS Secretary AND the biggest public health threat in our nation.

[Olena Rohoza @OlenaRohoza]

🧐🤔YOU WANTED A WALL, TRUMP? YOU’LL HAVE ONE.
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded to Trump’s threats:
“So you voted to build a wall.
Well then, dear Americans — even if geography isn’t your strong suit, and you see America as a country rather than a continent — you should know that on the other side of that wall stand 7 billion people.
And if the word ‘people’ doesn’t resonate with you, let’s call them ‘consumers.’
Those 7 billion consumers can switch from iPhone to Samsung or Huawei in less than two days.
They can trade Levi’s for Zara or Massimo Dutti, and within six months replace Ford and Chevrolet with Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Volvo, Subaru, Renault, or BMW — brands that are already more popular in many places.
They can cancel DirecTV.
And even if they choose not to, they can stop watching Hollywood films and turn instead to higher-quality productions from Latin America or Europe — with richer storytelling and better filmmaking.
Believe it or not, people can skip Disney and visit the Xcaret resort in Cancún instead — or explore destinations across Mexico, Canada, or South America.
Even in Mexico, you can find better burgers than McDonald’s — with higher nutritional value.
Have you ever seen pyramids in the United States?
Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, and Sudan have ancient wonders — none of them in the U.S.
If they were, Trump would probably have bought and resold them by now.
We know Nike isn’t the only sneaker brand. There’s Adidas — and even Mexican brands like Panama.
We understand economics better than you think.
And we also know that when those 7 billion consumers stop buying American products, unemployment will rise, and your economy — trapped behind its own self-imposed wall — will begin to collapse to the point where you’ll be begging for help.
We didn’t want to do this.
But you wanted a wall?
Well.
You’ve got one.”
Her approval rating has reached a historic level — according to a recent poll, it stands at 85%.

[Lisa Brown @lisabeeplants]

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[Wu Tang is for the Children @WUTangKids]

Crying 🤣….Knicks fans are now burning sage at the entrance to MSG after Trump was there last night

[Mike McFeely @McFeely_Inforum]

Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo https://t.co/yObNlKyj5p

[Dom Izzo @DomIzzoWDAY]

Honestly; crazy this is breaking on Super Bowl Sunday.

#NDSU’s first advertisement as an FBS school is having two offensive linemen start in the Super Bowl.

Remarkable.

[Lake Michigan @LakeMichigan13]

This one goes out in honor of Jane Goodall for her work in conservation and moving science forward in the understanding of other species on this planet
🌊🌊

[Timothy Snyder @TimothyDSnyder]

Why do headlines say "norms shattered" when what is meant is "laws broken" or "Constitution violated"?

[Andrea Junker @Strandjunker]

The same guy telling you Portland is war-ravaged, told you Mexico was going to pay for the wall and people were eating your pets in Ohio.

[Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg]

When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.

[Brian Schatz @brianschatz]

There is no war zone in Portland, Oregon, and the American military should not deploy to American cities unless another country were attacking us. Calling an American city a war zone should alarm everyone.

[Norman Ornstein @NormOrnstein]

Hard to imagine a bigger scandal than the head of immigration enforcement taking a bag of cash in an FBI sting, & having it covered up by the Attorney General. Should be the biggest story of the week. Huge headlines, dominating even on Fox. A real test of journalistic integrity.

[Lake Michigan @LakeMichigan13]

This one goes out to all the supporters of keeping public lands PUBLIC! Humans and animals need nature and wilderness areas. Keep them all public for future generations and health of the planet 🌊🌊