The Contrarian: Why Trump Seems Above the Law (with Andrew Weissmann)

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May 20, 2026 #Trump #AndrewWeissmann #KatiePhang

Why is Donald Trump seemingly immune to the legal standards that govern the rest of us? In this exclusive interview, Katie Phang is joined by former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann to break down the terrifying double standard baked into the American justice system.

Weissmann dives deep into the core thesis of his new book, Liar’s Kingdom, explaining how corporate leaders face massive criminal and civil liability for intentional lies, while politicians can lie about fundamental democratic processes with total impunity. They also discuss structural reforms we desperately need to fix our checks and balances, how other countries hold political liars accountable, and a wild behind-the-scenes look at how political pressure almost killed the publication of his book.