Or to explicitly call on the attorney general to protect members of our own party from prosecution because an election happens to be coming up. Im not making that up. Thats not hypothetical. It shouldnt be democratic or republican to say that we dont threaten the freedom of the press because they say things or publish stories we dont like. [ applause ] i complained plenty about fox news. [ laughter ] but you never heard me threaten to shut them down. Or call them enemies of the people. It shouldnt be democratic or republican to say we dont target certain groups of people based on what they look like or how they pray. We are americans. Were supposed to stand up to bullies. [ applause ] not follow them. Were supposed to stand up to discrimination. And were sure as heck supposed to stand up clearly and unequivocally to nazi sympathizers. [ applause ] how hard can that be . Saying that nazis are bad . Good god, trump makes you miss everyone that came before him. Obamas return to the campai
As we unpack the bomb shells in Bob Woodwards new book which reveals a white house in the throws of a quote nervous breakdown as advisers try to contain a president they see as a lying impulsive danger to both the office of the presidency and at times the country itself. This isnt hyperbole. This is from the woodward book. Woodwards book is titled fear. According to his publicly cyst, everything thats been reported about the book is an accurate account of whats in it. Buckle up because heres whats in it according to the Washington Post. The president s legal Team Reportedly told mueller that their client was basically incapable f telling the truth, in other words, he was incapable of not perfect jurying himself. He reenacted a mock interview they conducted with their client. In this mock interview, the president lied, stumbled, contradicted himself, lost his cool. Heres what the president s lawyer at the time john dow reportedly told mueller. Im not going to sit there and let the presi
Tonight, more details how far the bureau may have gone to take successor President Trump out. A big lineup of guest to break all of this town and exclusive interview with doug collins the lawmaker behind the release of those transcripts and he said a twotier Justice System one for Hillary Clinton, one for donald trump plus former oversight trey gowdy with new relations engaging in election forecasting instead of doing their jobs. But we began tonight with congressman collins, we appreciate you joining us. L1dougl0 im glad to be here, thank you. Ed what is the most alarming part of Peter Strzoks testimony that you want to share with people . Doug the alarming part of Peter Strzoks testimony he and he alone could do whatever he wanted to do and that his own boss his own discretions, and anything else, nothing mattered except what he believed which he was untouchable. I think that is the part that interview enter interfered with a lot of paths that have ep frivolous. But here is an fbi, s
Can republicans stop Robert Mueller from testifying. An why not call for mueller to testify . Im not going to do any more. Mazie hirono and more. All in starts right now. America deserves better. You should resign. Good evening from new york. Im chris hayes. William barr has given the president something he wanted since the day he took the oath of office. Th an attorney general to protect him and serve the president s interest above all else including the rule of law itself. In his press conference and hsi summary, the Mueller Report which we know mueller formally wanted to in a letter to and hil testimony this morning. Barr has shown himself to be y unfit for the office to which he was confirmed. On top of it all, he refuses to show up to the hearing in the house tomorrow. The attorney general is unlike almost any other role serving ii the executive branch as part of the president s cabinet at the pleasure of the president. Of course tasked with administrating the Justice Department w
I said bob, whats with the letter. Nur concerns about white house interference in ongoing cases. I dont recall, no. You dont recall . The growing calls for barr to resign. Hes going to have to answer for testifying untruthfully. Can republicans stop Robert Mueller from testifying. Why not call for mueller to testify . Im not going to do any more. Mazie hirono and more. All in starts right now. America deserves better. You should resign. Good evening from new york. Im chris hayes. William barr has given the president something he wanted since the day he took the oath of office. An attorney general to protect him and serve the president s interest above all else including the rule of law itself. The Mueller Report which we know mueller formally wanted to in a letter to and his testimony this morning. Barr has shown himself to be unfit for the office to which he was confirmed. On top of it all, he refuses to show up to the hearing in the house tomorrow. The attorney general is unlike almo