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The book's opening anecdote was used as an example of Rod Rosenstein's actions, particularly his appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel, and was discussed in the context of Rosenstein's motivations.
The opening anecdote in Jeff Toobin's latest book called true crimes and misdemeanors is interesting to me and this is publicly known, but I think it just doesn't get the the attention it deserves
— Episode: CAFE Insider 10/13: Don't Spare the Rod
Episode: CAFE Insider 10/13: Don't Spare the Rod
The book's opening anecdote was used as an example of Rod Rosenstein's actions, particularly his appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel, and was discussed in the context of Rosenstein's motivations.
The opening anecdote in Jeff Toobin's latest book called true crimes and misdemeanors is interesting to me and this is publicly known, but I think it just doesn't get the the attention it deserves
On May 16th right on the eve of Rosenstein appointing Mueller and I'll say look that was a good move appointing Mueller
But I have a view as to why he did that I think it was more about Rod than about the country and about the Department of Justice And about finding out the truth I think Rod was under attack And he was being maligned by all sides
people who had supported him in the past because of his role in the firing of Jim Comey and he thought what is the way to Make it right for me And sometimes the things that are right for you align with what's right for the country
I think in this case it did but make no mistake about what his motivations overall were in my mind He wanted to make things right about himself.
Episode: Did Mueller Miss the Mark? (with Jeffrey Toobin)
It was described as a gripping and detailed account of the Mueller investigation and impeachment, and deemed the most difficult to write of his eight books.
It's a gripping and detailed account of the Mueller investigation and impeachment.
Hardest book of all eight.
This was definitely the hardest, in part because, you know, I originally signed to write a book about the Mueller investigation.
Following the easiest of the ones. I did a book about the Patty Hearst case a few years ago, which was the first book that I wrote, which was sort of at the borderline between journalism and history.
Legal journalist and author Jeffrey Toobin's new book, True Crimes and Misdemeanors, the investigation of Donald Trump is a cinematic account of Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and the impeachment of President Trump.
Episode: Words Matter: Interview with Rod Rosenstein
It was mentioned and a quote from the book was read, discussing Rod Rosenstein's alleged suggestion of wearing a wire to record President Trump, which Rosenstein denied the accuracy of.
what would we do in an obstruction investigation in a normal case? Rosenstein asked the group more or less rhetorically. "Well, the whole point is to capture their intent, state of mind. We'd find an informant to wire up to get admissions. We could do the same thing here.
then Rosenstein explained how the team might go about collecting evidence on the president. "Attributing to you, no one searches me when I go to the White House. He went on, "I could wear a wire and get admissions from Trump. No problem.