In a compelling interview with Joe Pags, renowned lawyer Alan Dershowitz began by discussing the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. He recalled the failed two-state solution, explaining that Palestine will refuse to sign the agreement. Dershowitz expressed his desire for a democratic Jewish state, highlighting how Israel was established as a democracy, but noted that there’s currently no chance for peace due to Hamas’s refusal to negotiate. He also warned against believing misinformation from Hamas, likening it to Nazi propaganda used during WWII.
Dershowitz then shifted to U.S. politics, offering his critical view of President Joe Biden’s handling of Middle Eastern issues. While acknowledging their long-standing friendship, he said Biden has been terrible on Middle East policy and hasn’t done enough to foster peace. He also commented that a potential Kamala Harris presidency could be even more aggressively anti-Israel.
On Donald Trump’s legal challenges, Dershowitz shared his prediction that Trump could be sentenced, but likely won’t serve jail time until after the election due to ongoing appeals. He expressed disbelief at the nature of the charges, stating, "Charges against [Trump] are completely unconstitutional, completely illegal, and should be reversed." He also remarked, "This is the worst single criminal prosecution I have seen in my 60 years of practicing criminal law." He questioned how the charges could make sense to a jury when even experienced legal professionals find them far-fetched.
Dershowitz elaborated on the legal flaws he sees in Trump’s prosecution, criticizing how a misdemeanor that had already expired was being transformed into a felony. He emphasized that the way these charges were brought up was highly unusual and deeply concerning from a constitutional perspective.
Later in the interview, Dershowitz reflected on his time teaching notable figures like Ted Cruz and Jamie Raskin, commenting on the concerning direction of academia today. He raised concerns about the growing indoctrination in American universities and urged people to speak out against it.
Finally, Dershowitz addressed a recent controversy regarding ballot manipulation in Michigan. He criticized the state for replacing Biden with Kamala Harris on the ballot while refusing RFK Jr.'s request to be removed, calling it politically motivated. He argued that states should not interfere in elections, especially in such a partisan manner.
This interview offers a fascinating breakdown of crucial legal and political issues with Dershowitz’s experienced insights providing a deep dive into both the Israel-Hamas conflict and Trump’s ongoing legal battles.