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Kenneth F. McCallion

Kenneth F. McCallion is a former federal prosecutor who specialized in Russian organized crime and counterintelligence investigations. He is the author of Treason and Betrayal: The Rise and Fall of Individual-1. His most recent book is COVID-19: The Virus That Changed America and the World.

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AMERICA’S MAYOR BROKE BAD

Chickens Come Home to Roost for ‘Treasonous Traitor’ Rudy

Giuliani bought time as Justice closed in ahead of and just after the election. With today's raids of his home and office, it looks like his time is nearly up.

Kenneth F. McCallion

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GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD?

This May Be the Real Reason Rudy’s So Thirsty for a Pardon

The blackout period around an election could also explain why Giuliani has sacrificed what remained of his reputation to push ridiculous conspiracy theories on Trump’s behalf.

Kenneth F. McCallion

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SEPARATION OF POWERS

The Supreme Court Trashes What Was Left of Its Legitimacy

While Kavanaugh is speculating about a “rigged election” even before it’s completed, the Court should have no role–and certainly not the final say–in the 2020 outcome.

Kenneth F. McCallion

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USEFUL IDIOT

Rudy Giuliani Knows Better. He Just Doesn’t Care.

A more prudent lawyer would have taken the news he was a subject of a federal investigation as a signal that he should start acting more discreetly. But that’s not his style now.

Kenneth F. McCallion

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