This interview podcast features Tim Miller interviewing Andrew Weissmann, a former FBI General Counsel and lead prosecutor in the Mueller investigation. The discussion centers on the confirmation hearing of Kash Patel for a position at the FBI, focusing on Patel's demonstrably false testimony and the potential consequences of his appointment. Weissmann highlights Patel's inconsistent statements regarding his involvement in events surrounding the January 6th Capitol riot and the Mar-a-Lago documents case, emphasizing the potential for damage to the FBI's integrity and institutional knowledge under Patel's leadership. The interview also touches on broader concerns about the politicization of the Department of Justice and the potential legal challenges to actions taken by the current administration. For example, Weissmann points out the illegality of firing FBI officials involved in Trump investigations due to civil service protections.
