Donald Trump faces four different indictments in more than 91 felony cases but I think it's

pretty obvious by now that it is the New York civil case that is causing the

former president to lose his shit. Welcome to a new episode of the Trump trials

with Ben Wittis, editor-in-chief of lawfare.

Look, we have to talk about what's going on with Donald Trump,

the attacks on the attorney general, the gag rule from the judge.

I mean, that's pretty amazing.

But can we just start with something a little bit different?

By the way, first of all, good morning, Ben.

How are you?

I am thriving.

It's a great day in Washington.

Okay well thriving is pretty good.

What is the opposite of thriving?

I need a segue into the R. Giuliani development.

Oh well you know I was going to contrast it with Kevin McCarthy, who is not thriving.

I think you could even say the opposite of thriving is Rudy.

Yeah, okay, so let's talk about Rudy.

Okay, so there's a justification for talking about this.

It turns out that the special counsel,

Jack Smith, is actually looking into Rudy Giuliani's drinking,

which apparently is notorious.

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