Posted originally on CTH on May 7, 2026 | sundance 

True character and integrity become most apparent when choosing between popularity and honesty, or between protecting revenue and speaking openly. That said, while I have little regard for a DC journalist who avoided meeting at the Trump International Hotel out of fear of being seen entering a venue deemed “controversial” by peers, at least Herridge keeps her act going by asking questions that play well with the crowd.

In an interview with former DOJ Prosecutor James Trusty, Ms. Herridge explores the potential for prosecuting those accused of deliberately targeting Donald Trump. Trusty points to 18 USC 242 as the key statute in the alleged “grand conspiracy” and considers how actions by former CIA Director John Brennan might have reset the statute of limitations. He also discusses James Comey’s recent “8647” threat indictment, possible additional false statement charges, and whether the underlying motive was to undermine an incoming President. WATCH:

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Legal Theory Behind “Grand Conspiracy” Against President Trump
01:30 Former CIA Director Brennan Investigation/Indictment
02:15 Florida Courts Are the Battleground

02:52 What is 18 USC 242: Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
04:30 Brennan Alleged “Abuse of Authority” 2017 Election Interference Report
04:55 Former NSA Director Rogers Critical Witness
05:30 Justice Department Can Get Around Statute of Limitations
06:15 Did Brennan’s TV Appearances, Book “Restart the Clock” on Statute of Limitations?
07:45 Brennan Claims Politically Motivated, Selective Prosecution
09:00 Attorney General Bondi vs Acting Attorney General Blanche
09:40 Comey “Seashell” Indictment Can Survive First Amendment Challenges
11:32 Comey “Forfeiture of Assets”
13:28 Superseding Indictment Comey Case
14:05 Columbia Law School Professor Daniel Richman Liaison to Media
15:14 FBI Director Patel Declassified FBI Media Leaks Probe Codenamed “Arctic Haze”
16:00 Richman: Potential False Statement to Investigators?
16:50 Violations: Comey Memos About Trump/Russia Collusion Investigations
18:20 Was Comey the Source of Classified Leak?
18:45 President Obama: Trusty “Room for Potential Prosecution”
20:00 Defendants Strategy to Run Out the Clock
21:50 Legitimate Indictments vs. Moral Condemnation
23:10 White House Briefing: Taking the New Media Seat
23:55 Breaking the Legacy Media Hold on Washington DC Reporting