Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Slate Podcasts

Trump’s Insurrection Claims Could Lead American Democracy Off a Cliff

October 11, 2025·53 min·4 clips

General Lepper explains how Trump's immunity ruling could shield military officers from prosecution for following illegal orders.

This episode examines how the Supreme Court's immunity decision for Trump creates a civil-military crisis, potentially allowing unlawful orders and undermining legal guardrails. Guests Stephen Lepper and Eugene Fidel discuss risks like military impunity, insurrection claims, and election interference, while highlighting the role of military honor and constitutional oaths.

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