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2025-10-04 News & Politics
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DOJ Weaponization, Failed Accountability, and the Erosion of the Free Press

Revisit the fight against Trump's weaponization of the DOJ uncovered in Revenge, detailing how systemic failures in obtaining public records reflect current, accelerated abuses of power and threats to democratic norms.

Short Summary

  • The historical pressure tactics used by the Trump administration against critics, including the complete obstruction of FOIA requests, demonstrate a systemic contempt for the rule of law.
  • Brian Karem confirms that the refusal to release public documents, even under direct court mandate, proves the weaponization accelerated beyond mere political maneuvering into outright lawlessness.
  • The current environment is deemed more dire, as key actors loyal only to Trump now occupy positions of power, threatening further destruction of government institutions and free speech.
  • This discussion exposes the severe human cost—including threats and harassment—paid by those who stand up to executive intimidation, arguing that resistance remains vital.

This conversation between Michael Cohen and Brian Karem revisits their collaboration uncovering the Department of Justice's weaponization during Trump's first term. They analyze how the current environment, marked by perceived lack of accountability for past actions and ongoing institutional sabotage, poses an accelerated danger to the constitutional republic. Readers gain context on the ongoing struggle for government transparency and strategies for protecting a free press.

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Brian Karem, veteran journalist, White House correspondent, political commentator, author of Free the Press, and host of the Just Ask the Question podcast. Brian worked alongside me on my book Revenge, exposing how Trump weaponized the DOJ against me. With James Comey’s recent indictment, that history is more relevant than ever. Together, we revisit our fight for public records, the pressure tactics used against us, and what these abuses mean for accountability today. We also dig into Trump’s disastrous UN speech, his looming government shutdown, and what it all reveals about his unfit leadership. Thanks to our sponsor: Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/COHEN and use code COHEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Subscribe to Michael's Substack: https://therealmichaelcohen.substack.com/ Subscribe to Michael's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown

Top Comments (10)

@JosephEskins-jj8xs 2025-10-04

I swear, they are so corrupt, it makes me sick! What the hell can you do with these crooks?

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@jimmypinetwinchell2454 2025-10-04

Mr. Karem, Walter Cronkite would surely applaud and herald your integrity, honesty and truth... "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."

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@karenhill2229 2025-10-04

Bullying is real!! Bullying America is unreal!!

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@jimmypinetwinchell2454 2025-10-04

Mr. Cohen, thank you for your service to us... Amen.

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@ManuelaMolina-nq8te 2025-10-04

Thank you for saying the truth and God protect you and your family🙏🏼 thank you again

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@PattiLane-h6d 2025-10-04

I liked Malcolm’s T-shirt idea “Democrats want to Govern. Republicans want to Rule!”

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@jimmypinetwinchell2454 2025-10-04

"They're the tail-end of the human centipede..." Brilliant.

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@deborahkizer4664 2025-10-04

I cannot freaking believe he's another president

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@ExpDevourer 2025-10-04

Dealing with bullies is easy, even ones with power. Problem is many of the ones who need to stand up to him, can't seem to find their spines or principles.

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@DubiousMeat 2025-10-04

An economy that works for everyone is not a Fantasy, but CHOICE!! GREED KILLS!!!

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