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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BREAKING: Davey Hearn reflecting pool prosecution dismissed WITH PREJUDICE That means the case cannot be brought again Huge victory for Davey, for us at @democracydefendersfund.org & our legal team colleagues Washington Litigation Group and Steptoe--& for rule of law More to follow!

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As soon as Trump started to move to shut down the Kennedy Center, we went straight to court yet again And we won. Accountability, judicial oversight, and -- importantly -- discovery into what Trump is trying to do & his demolition threat I explained w/ @kaitlancollins.bsky.social

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I joined @kaitlancollins.bsky.social tonight to discuss the latest w/ the Kennedy Center Today the court took decisive action to ensure compliance with its order @democracydefendersaction.org we're proud to stand with @repbeatty.bsky.social in the fight to protect the Kennedy Center & rule of law

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The war in Iran is raging, diesel is at $6...but Trump is focused on demolishing the Kennedy Center in violation of a court order He's obsessed w/ building memorials to himself, above all else, no matter the law Proud @democracydefendersaction.org to stand w/ @repbeatty.bsky.social fighting back

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Trump gave the game away As I explained @cnn.com he admits that if he can't get his name on the Kennedy Center, in violation of the law, then he will shut the KC down, in violation of the court order @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG stand w/@repbeatty.bsky.social as she fights to protect the KC

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Trump wants to shut down the Kennedy Center out of ego & spite But his attempts to create a monument to himself are illegal That's why we @democracydefendersaction.org & co-counsel WLG, on behalf of @repbeatty.bsky.social, have taken him to court & won I explained this morning @cnn.com

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Tate Brothers evaded justice for years while building relationships w/ Trump's family & closest advisers I explain @slate.com how they reportedly took advantage of those connections It's an Epstein-style scandal that must be exposed slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Trumpworld Has Found Its New Jeffrey Epstein

The ties with the Tate brothers are deep.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Tate brothers are currently in a US jail fighting extradition But they ended up in the US bc the Trump admin reportedly pushed for their release from Romanian custody I explain @slate.com why this story has the makings of another Epstein scandal for Trumpworld slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Trumpworld Has Found Its New Jeffrey Epstein

The ties with the Tate brothers are deep.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I repped Jeffrey Epstein’s victims & have been fighting for accountability & transparency for yrs That's helped me see the next Epstein-style scandal happening right now: the Tate Brothers I detail @slate.com how they leveraged ties w/ Trumpworld to escape accountability slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Trumpworld Has Found Its New Jeffrey Epstein

The ties with the Tate brothers are deep.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I was in court for the latest hearing in our Kennedy Center case—& w/in hours we secured a major concession from the Gov That’s just the latest ex of the triumph of the forces of democracy against Trump’s lawlessness @normeisen.bsky.social & I explain www.contrariannews.org/p/the-tide-i...

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The Tide is Turning — Because You Are Turning It, Contrarians

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

After a series of victories this week @democracydefendersaction.org, @normeisen.bsky.social and I survey how the tide is turning against Trump & his enablers We provide a first-hand account of our successful fights this week @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/the-tide-i...

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The Tide is Turning — Because You Are Turning It, Contrarians

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

NEW: @democracydefendersfund.org filed on behalf of 204(!) fmr judges defending courts' power to investigate contempt Boasberg found probable cause the gov violated his order by continuing deportation flights to CECOT He must be able to get the facts www.democracydefendersfund.org/wp-content/u...

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Trump ran to SCOTUS to try to continue his unlawful ballroom "renovation" It's part of a series of instances where Trump tries to do things by fiat when he can't get approval from Congress But his end-runs won't work & courts have already stopped him I discuss @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

DOJ's reported attempt to go after another perceived enemy of the President’s—this time, acc to @nytimes.com, investigating a firm tied to Judge Merchan's daughter—is just the latest in a disturbing trend But I explained @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social how these attempts to weaponize DOJ have failed

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I joined @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to discuss how Trump is being held accountable for his unlawful attempts to glorify himself He's been stymied by the courts & we will continue fighting to ensure the law is upheld

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The Weekend on MS NOW @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

“The story of the summer is Donald Trump continuing to try to find ways around court rulings...that have stopped him in his tracks.” @joshuakolb.bsky.social on the President's big ego trip as he avoids legal consequences for his vanity projects.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Trump continues to attack our client Davey Hearn & deflect blame for the fiasco at the reflecting poll I’ll on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social at 7:15 this morning to discuss what comes next

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

In the Davey Hearn case, birthright citizenship, & the attempted firing of Lisa Cook @democracydefendersfund.org has stopped Trump in his tracks In @contrariannews.org I explain how he’s trying to revive his dead darlings & what we’re doing to beat him again www.contrariannews.org/p/trump-is-s...

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Trump Is Still a Loser: Courts Edition

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

This week I filled in for @normeisen.bsky.social & wrote @contrariannews.org's Publisher's Note I break down three crucial cases where @democracydefendersfund.org & our partners have shellacked Trump in the courts And how we’re going to stop him again www.contrariannews.org/p/trump-is-s...

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Trump Is Still a Loser: Courts Edition

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The case against Davey Hearn was dismissed. Next the court will decide whether it will be with or without prejudice That will determine whether the gov can charge Davey again I explained to Tom Llamas @nbcnews.com why it's so imp the court dismiss w/ prejudice to ensure that can't happen

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Grift—not vandalism—led to the mess at the reflecting pool The baseless prosecution of our client Davey Hearn is a picturesque microcosm of the Trump admin's blame game to cover up its corruption & incompetence @democracydefendersfund.org we won’t stand for it I discuss w @jaketapper.bsky.social

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The case against Davey Hearn has now been dismissed I explained to @jaketapper.bsky.social why the baseless charges against Davey fell apart—& why the government owes him an apology

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Gov’s own filing dismissing the case against Davey Hearn contains documented evidence that the reflecting pool was wrecked by shoddy construction, not vandalism Nothing Trump says changes that I discussed w @jaketapper.bsky.social what it means and what comes next www.cnn.com/2026/08/03/p...

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Ex-Olympian’s attorney reacts to reports Trump may fire Pirro over Reflecting Pool case | CNN Politics

Josh Kolb, an attorney for David Hearn, joins The Lead.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

SCOTUS's approval is at historic lows. And Alito's outburst at Sotomayor last week provides a telling example of how the conservative justices are trying to cope I explain @ms.now how their fixation on decorum is a failed attempt to distract www.ms.now/opinion/alit...

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Opinion | Samuel Alito's outburst directed at Sonia Sotomayor is part of a troubling trend

The conservative Supreme Court justices seem more concerned about perception and process, rather than the tangible impact of their work.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

For years, conservative justices have bemoaned the loss of comity as an outrage, while ignoring the real-world consequences of their rulings Alito's outburst on Thurs is just the latest ex I explain @ms.now www.ms.now/opinion/alit...

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Opinion | Samuel Alito's outburst directed at Sonia Sotomayor is part of a troubling trend

The conservative Supreme Court justices seem more concerned about perception and process, rather than the tangible impact of their work.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

With more SCOTUS opinions coming today, Sam Alito's outburst last week was an important reminder of of how the conservative justices try to mask criticism of their cruelty with complaints about process and perception I wrote about it @ms.now www.ms.now/opinion/alit...

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Opinion | Samuel Alito's outburst directed at Sonia Sotomayor is part of a troubling trend

The conservative Supreme Court justices seem more concerned about perception and process, rather than the tangible impact of their work.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Last week at SCOTUS Alito lashed out at Sotomayor after she read a blistering dissent to his opinion I explain @ms.now how this reflects a broader trend of the justices hiding behind the fig-leaf of civility to mask the cruelty of their decisions www.ms.now/opinion/alit...

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Opinion | Samuel Alito's outburst directed at Sonia Sotomayor is part of a troubling trend

The conservative Supreme Court justices seem more concerned about perception and process, rather than the tangible impact of their work.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The green water in the Reflecting Pool is a reflection of the dirty money and slime that's coursing through Trump's DC I joined @npr.org's Here and Now to explain how Davey Hearn's case is another ex of Trump DOJ scapegoating Americans for its failures & corruption www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

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Lawyer defends client accused of vandalism on reflecting pool

President Trump has claimed without evidence that problems at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool were caused by vandalism.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I spoke with @npr.org's Here and Now about how Davey Hearn's case is the latest example of the Trump administration abusing the criminal justice system to scapegoat law-abiding Americans to distract from, and to place blame for, their failures & corruption Check it out: www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

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Lawyer defends client accused of vandalism on reflecting pool

President Trump has claimed without evidence that problems at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool were caused by vandalism.

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 25/06/2026

President Trump has pointed to "vandalism" at the reflecting pool. DDF's Joshua Kolb joined @npr.org to discuss the case of David Hearn, the facts behind the allegations, and reports that the pool's problems were known long before he ever touched the water.

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Lawyer defends client accused of vandalism on reflecting pool

President Trump has claimed without evidence that problems at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool were caused by vandal

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

BREAKING: Trump DOJ demanded Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer recommend restoring Mel Gibson’s gun rights. When she refused they fired her We asked for those docs, which promise to expose this political pressure & chilling termination, under FOIA We just filed to force DOJ to comply & reveal the truth

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FIRED PARDON ATTORNEY ASKS COURT TO REJECT DOJ’S BID TO END LAWSUIT

Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former U.S. pardon attorney who sued the Department of Justice last year for unlawfully withholding records related to her abrupt dismissal, today asked a federal court to rejec...

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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FIRED PARDON ATTORNEY ASKS COURT TO REJECT DOJ’S BID TO END LAWSUIT

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

DOJ finally let members of Congress look at the unredacted Epstein files, but only during bankers hours (9-6) & under very restrictive conditions Still, members are uncovering crucial info DOJ redacted @katiephang.bsky.social & I discuss the lack of transparency youtu.be/RO7ok2jwNuE?...

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Donald Trump could end Ghislaine Maxwell’s shell game for a commutation right now But he isn’t I explain on Legal Fight Club w/ @katiephang.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/vNx2S...

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Pay attention. Learn more in Legal Fight Club.

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the 5th Am before Congress today, but she didn't when she was interviewed by Trump's DOJ this summer Now she's asking Trump for clemency in exchange for her testimony @katiephang.bsky.social & I break down the latest Epstein developments www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO7o...

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Trump’s SECRET Pardon Game With Ghislaine Maxwell EXPOSED

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Thrilled to join @katiephang.bsky.social today to break down the explosive Epstein today developments after Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions before Congress, invoking the 5ht Am while signaling she would testify only if Donald Trump grants her clemency www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO7o...

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Trump’s SECRET Pardon Game With Ghislaine Maxwell EXPOSED

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Mark Zaid, Esq @markzaidesq.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Thanks to my great team of lawyers: Abbe Lowell, David Kolansky, Norman Eisen, Joshua Kolb, D.E. Wilson Jr., Margaret Donovan, Christopher Mattei, George Croner, Eugene Fidell and Kevin Carroll. Significant #RuleOfLaw victory!

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Mark Zaid, Esq @markzaidesq.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Today, we were officially notified by USG that Pres Trump's memo that revoked my security clearance w/o due process is no longer in effect over me. My access eligibility to classified info has been restored. On Dec 23, 2025, a federal court ruled his action was unconstitutional. Rule of Law wins!

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

The Epstein files are still being hidden — with “hundreds of thousands” still unreleased even though the law requires DOJ to publish them all today I joined @normeisen.bsky.social and Ginny Canter to explain what can be done to ensure transparency and accountability youtu.be/-TVNZn3BQww?...

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BREAKING: Trump Hit With Legal NIGHTMARE Over Epstein Files Deadline

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 19/12/2025

Our Counsel & Manager of Rapid Legal Defense, Joshua Kolb, breaks down why DOJ’s delay on the Trump-Epstein files is illegal & why the victims & public are owed full transparency, not another cover-up. Watch on Legal Fight Club: youtu.be/-TVNZn3BQww?...

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

DOJ was legally required to release all the Epstein files today They didn’t I joined Legal Fight Club w/ @normeisen.bsky.social and Ginny Canter to explain how that violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act and what comes next youtu.be/-TVNZn3BQww?...

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BREAKING: Trump Hit With Legal NIGHTMARE Over Epstein Files Deadline

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Yesterday the Comey and James criminal cases crashed bc of yet another screw-up by the Trump Admin I explain @ms.now why the problem with Lindsey Halligan's appointment was clear from the start & what it means www.ms.now/opinion/lind...

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Opinion | Trump's DOJ crashes into another roadblock

Joshua Kolb: The problem with Lindsey Halligan's appointment was clear from the start

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

My latest @ms.now explains why Halligan’s appointment was unlawful & how that led to Trump’s political prosecutions of Comey & James being dismissed That ruling follows my work w @normeisen.bsky.social & our colleagues to secure a similar ruling against Alina Habba in NJ www.ms.now/opinion/lind...

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Opinion | Trump's DOJ crashes into another roadblock

Joshua Kolb: The problem with Lindsey Halligan's appointment was clear from the start

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

When Lindsey Halligan was named interim US atty, the infirmities in her appointment were immediately apparent That's bc @democracydefendersfund.org, @normeisen.bsky.social & I had already helped secure a ruling that Alina Habba’s appointment in NJ was unlawful www.ms.now/opinion/lind...

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Opinion | Trump's DOJ crashes into another roadblock

Joshua Kolb: The problem with Lindsey Halligan's appointment was clear from the start

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

One underappreciated aspect of the Comey and James dismissals: it was a direct result of courts and career prosecutors refusing to obey Trump's dictates. Their integrity forced Trump & Bondi to scramble, leading to the unlawful appointment of Halligan I explain @ms.now www.ms.now/opinion/lind...

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Opinion | Trump's DOJ crashes into another roadblock

Joshua Kolb: The problem with Lindsey Halligan's appointment was clear from the start

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Why was Lindsey Halligan disqualified as interim US Attorney?And why did that cause the Comey and James cases to be dismissed? I break it all down @ms.now -- it's the latest example of the Trump admin's incompetence tripping up their attempts to corrupt the rule of law www.ms.now/opinion/lind...

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Opinion | Trump's DOJ crashes into another roadblock

Joshua Kolb: The problem with Lindsey Halligan's appointment was clear from the start

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The Comey & James dismissals are a significant setback for Trump, Bondi and DOJ They're the direct result of furious & sloppy attempts to circumvent constitutional checks & balances to rapidly manufacture criminal charges against Trump's adversaries I explain @ms.now www.ms.now/opinion/lind...

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Opinion | Trump's DOJ crashes into another roadblock

Joshua Kolb: The problem with Lindsey Halligan's appointment was clear from the start

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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Opinion | Trump's DOJ crashes into another roadblock

Joshua Kolb: The problem with Lindsey Halligan's appointment was clear from the start

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Joshua Kolb @joshuakolb.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Great to join @normeisen.bsky.social & @katiephang.bsky.social on Legal Fight Club to break down the explosive Epstein emails released today We unpacked what the newly revealed emails show about Trump’s ties to Epstein & why Congress released them now www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGl9...

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EXPOSED: Trump FREAKS OUT After New Epstein Emails LEAKED

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