Part 7/11:
Returning to the political sphere, the speaker references Sir Walter Scott’s famous line: "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." He argues that Jack Smith’s criminal investigation against Trump exemplifies this web of deception—one that may ultimately entrap its architect.
Legal scholar Alan Dershowitz contributes a critical perspective, asserting that Smith’s indictment could backfire spectacularly. Dershowitz claims that Smith might find himself facing indictment under the very same charges since the core allegation hinges on Trump "knowingly lying" to the public. Yet, Dershowitz emphasizes that under the First Amendment, even false statements are protected speech—particularly political speech.