George Conway Explains It All (To Sarah Longwell)

George Conway explains to JVL the backlash against Trump’s new executive order targeting law firms. They also discuss the legal implications surrounding Rumeysa Ozturk, the Tufts graduate student detained by ICE, and Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, currently being held in Louisiana, and the legality around the ICE agents being masked. Plus, the controversy over sending detained individuals to El Salvador.

George Conway joins Tim Miller to discuss the law firm Paul Weiss bending to Donald Trump in order to have an executive order rescinded, with the exchange of pro bono lawyer support towards the administration. 

Read More in Morning Shots, "Big Law’s Big Capitulation"

Trump just tested the limits of executive power by deporting hundreds of Venezuelans, despite a federal court order against it. Are we headed toward a constitutional crisis? George Conway explains why Trump’s actions threaten constitutional protections, and what happens if presidents ignore judges.

George Conway and Sarah Longwell discuss the courts ordering federal agencies to reinstate probationary workers, Donald Trump’s executive order on birth right citizenship, the legality of Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest, and the judge blocking Trump’s executive order against Perkins Coie.

Upgrade your wardrobe and save on
@trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE ! #trueclassicpod

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code
ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/  #oneskinpod 

George Conway explains to JVL, in for Sarah Longwell, SCOTUS rejecting Trump’s foreign aid freeze, the executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie, Trump’s plans to revoke Ukrainians’ legal status, and the not so subtle interactions with Supreme Court Justices at Trump’s address to congress.

Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get
10% off at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE ! #hexcladpartner 

George Conway and Jonathan V. Last, in for Sarah Longwell, discuss Chief Justice Roberts’ late night decision to pause order to pay foreign aid, the constitutional legality of DOGE, Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director, and what the future holds for the conservative legal establishment.

Make laundry day the best day of the week!
Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code ASKGEORGE at
https://laundrysauce.com/ASKGEORGE  #laundrysaucepod

George Conway and Sarah Longwell talk Donald Trump’s quoting of Napoleon and calling himself a king, the resignations in SDNY over Mayor Eric Adams corruption case, Elon Musk’s control with DOGE, and Trump’s tanking approval ratings.

Upgrade your wardrobe and save on
@trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE ! #trueclassicpod

George Conway and Sarah Longwell talk what’s happening in the Southern District of NY Courts, with NY Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon resigning with an explosive letter in protest of orders to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Also, with Elon Musk and DOGE facing legal pushback, what can the courts do to protect targeted federal institutions.

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod 

Sarah Longwell and George Conway take on Trump 2.0's grim vision of a government stripped of legal limits. Agencies dismantled, courts defied, and the Constitution in jeopardy. When no one enforces the law, will chaos prevail?

Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get
10% off at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE! #hexcladpartner

Mass firings, illegal freezes, and unhinged governance—Conway & Longwell discuss why Trump’s administration is a complete disaster.

In this episode, George Conway and Jonathan V. Last, in for Sarah Longwell, talk Donald Trump’s pardons for rioters on January 6th, the executive order on birth right citizenship, and if law will withhold through Trump’s second term.

Start the New Year off right with an upgraded wardrobe. Save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/ASKGEORGE! #trueclassicpod

Sarah and George explore Trump’s dubious distinction as the “First Felon of the United States,” the GOP’s transformation into a cult, and January 6 delays. George also examines Mitch McConnell’s foot-dragging, Merrick Garland’s overly cautious investigations, Senate hearings, figures like Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth, and Trump’s influence on Eileen Cannon, Joni Ernst, and Nikki Haley.

Sarah and George get into Donald Trump’s legal troubles, including his official sentencing in the New York hush money trial. George also breaks down the implications of Trump’s conviction and the vote breakdown from the Supreme Court. The duo also discuss Judge Aileen Cannon’s controversial rulings and the potential release of the January 6th and classified documents reports.

Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with the code CONWAY at https://www.publicrec.com/conway #publicrecpod #sponsored 

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #sponsored 

Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR order by going to https://mudwtr.com/askgeorge! #mudwtrpod #sponsored

Love the show but hate the ads? Sign up with Bulwark+ and get access to exclusive, ad-free versions of ALL Bulwark podcasts! https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe

George and Sarah talk about Co-President Musk, Trump's BS lawsuits against the media (and which companies are pre-surrendering), whether Trump can still be prosecuted in Georgia, and how Judge Merchan in New York is supposed to sentence a convicted felon who will soon be president of the United States.

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod 

For a very limited time, shop the biggest sale of the year and find your forever cookware @hexclad at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE ! #hexcladpartner

Head to FACTORMEALS.com/50askgeorge and use code 50askgeorge to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.

In this episode, George Conway and Jonathan V. Last, in for Sarah Longwell, break down Christopher Wray’s resignation, Trump’s escalating legal troubles, and the dangerous implications of his authoritarian revenge agenda for a second term.

Head to FACTORMEALS.com/50askgeorge and use code 50askgeorge to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.

Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code ASKGEORGE at checkout to save!

This week Sarah and George talk about Tulsi Gabbard gorging herself on Russian propaganda, Trump's Nixonian enemies list, and whether President Biden should preemptively pardon people to protect them from Trump's retribution.

Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://AuraFrames.com. Use code ASKGEORGE at checkout to save!

F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code ASKGEORGE15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/ASKGEORGE15 #theperfectjeanpod 
 
Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR order by going to https://mudwtr.com/askgeorge! #mudwtrpod #sponsored

Gaetz is out—but what do we know about Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi? George and Sarah discuss all that, plus the future of Trump's criminal conviction in New York and if the felonious president-elect will ever see justice.

Sponsors:

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #sponsored

Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/askgeorge50 and use code askgeorge50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next month

This week Sarah and George talk about Trump’s crazy cabinet nominations, the recess confirmation process, and the sentencing in Trump’s New York conviction.

F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code ASKGEORGE15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/ASKGEORGE15 #theperfectjeanpod #sponsored

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #sponsored

🔥 Get 30 days of Bulwark+ absolutely free: https://thebulwark.com/freetrial

George and Sarah dissect how a convicted felon and active national security threat got elected to the White House, plus what will happen now to his many ongoing prosecutions.

Sponsor Info:

Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR order by going to mudwtr.com/askgeorge! #mudwtrpod #sponsored

Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freeaskgeorge

George and Sarah record their last episode before the election. They talk politics, election certification, and the latest from the Supreme Court.

Show notes
Sarah Longwell, "Speak Out Now Republicans, Or You’ll Regret It": https://www.thebulwark.com/p/speak-out-now-republicans-or-youll

Don Ayer, "Jack Smith Should Be Investigating Trump’s Current Election Conduct": https://www.thebulwark.com/p/jack-smith-should-be-investigating-trump-2024-election-conduct?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&triedRedirect=true

Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/ASKGEORGE! #hexcladpartner #sponsoredstreamer 

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #sponsored