Some well-known journalists and legal experts who are critical of Donald Trump reportedly hold secret meetings. This article will explain:
- Who is involved in these meetings
- What they discuss about Trump’s legal troubles
- Why some people are concerned about the meetings
Do these weekly calls help plan attacks against the former president? Let’s take a closer look.
Zoom Meeting Details
According to reports, a group of prominent Trump critics have weekly video calls on Zoom. The calls happen off-the-record, meaning what’s discussed is private. Participants include:
- Former Watergate figure John Dean
- Harvard law professor Lawrence Tribe
- Never-Trump conservative pundit Bill Kristol
- Other journalists, TV personalities and Trump opponents
The group claims their goal is to “stress test” legal arguments and strategies being used against Trump. However, critics accuse them of coordinating anti-Trump messaging and media narratives.
Trump’s Legal Battles
The former president currently faces several legal issues, including:
- A probe into classified documents stored at Mar-a-Lago
- Investigations into efforts to overturn the 2020 election
- A defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll
Some argue the Zoom calls help plan how to slow Trump’s campaigning for 2024. However, his supporters believe that attacking him only strengthens his base.
Scrutinizing the Critics
The Zoom group says it meetsย to objectively analyze the Trump cases. However, all involve vocal critics who have clashed with Trump before.
Critics accuse them of being too ideologically biased to be impartial. They also point out that some members have had embarrassing scandals in the past, like Jeffrey Toobin’s Zoom incident.
Some say the group should also be open to hearing from pro-Trump voices for balance. Otherwise, they risk being out of touch with the other side’s perspective.
Causes for Concern?
While the legality of private meetings is unclear, some worry the Zoom calls symbolize deeper problems:
- Increased political polarization and lack of open debate
- Media figures coordinating narratives behind the scenes
- Loss of faith in judicial objectivity on high-profile cases
However, others argue that the public scrutiny of Trump’s conduct isย regularย and proper. The appropriateness of these calls may depend on one’s existing views.
Closing Thoughts
Whether the weekly Zoom meetings are merely strategy sessions or partisan “circle jerks” is unclear. However, they raise questions about fairness and transparency when it comes to Trump’s legal issues and media coverage of them.
The group’s motivations and impact likely depend on which side you support. Do you think calls like these are a problem or much ado about nothing?
