The Valentine's Day Seven

This podcast episode analyzes the mass resignations of seven Department of Justice officials in protest of Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove's order to dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The hosts discuss Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon's detailed resignation letter, which criticized Bove's decision as politically motivated and ethically questionable, citing the potential for a quid pro quo and violation of prosecutorial standards. Sassoon's letter, along with subsequent resignations, is compared to the "Saturday Night Massacre" during the Nixon administration. The episode concludes with listener questions regarding the implications of these events for the Department of Justice and the rule of law. A key takeaway is the revelation that Bove's decision was made without reviewing the evidence against Adams, highlighting the political nature of the dismissal attempt.