Andrew C. McCarthy

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency.

Andrew C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at National Review Institute, an NR contributing editor, and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency. He served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

Politics & Policy

FBI Appears to Have Referred to Sussmann as ‘the US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE’ in Document Opening Investigation of Supposed Trump–Russia Back Channel

By Andrew C. McCarthy 1:58 PM

When the FBI opened the Trump investigation, it claimed that the information had come from ‘the US Department of Justice.’ In fact, it came from a Clinton campaign lawyer.

NR PLUS Law & the Courts

Why Did Michael Sussmann Have an FBI Headquarters ‘Badge’?

By Andrew C. McCarthy 11:21 AM

The detail of Michael Sussmann’s FBI badge shows, yet again, that the FBI is the soft underbelly of John Durham’s case.

NR PLUS Politics & Policy

Clinton Lawyer’s Achievement: Getting Donald Trump Elected President

By Andrew C. McCarthy May 21, 2022

Apparently, Michael Sussmann hoped the FBI and Times would whip each other into a collusion frenzy. Instead, they torpedoed Clinton’s ‘October surprise.’

Law & the Courts

Why Did Sussmann’s Attorneys Put Robby Mook on the Witness Stand?

By Andrew C. McCarthy May 20, 2022

To prop up his defense. It’s a ridiculous defense, but it’s all he’s got.

NR PLUS Law & the Courts

In the Sussmann Trial, What a Difference a Text Makes

By Andrew C. McCarthy May 19, 2022

A belatedly discovered text message between the defendant and a key witness has shored up the biggest weakness in Special Counsel John Durham’s case.

NR PLUS Law & the Courts

Mr. Attorney General, Don’t Just Rant, Do Something about Protests at Justices’ Homes

By Andrew C. McCarthy May 19, 2022

Why doesn’t the AG authorize the arrest and prosecution of those demonstrating outside justices’ homes?

Law & the Courts

Sussmann Is a Case about Privilege . . . Including the New ‘Vacation’ Exception to Subpoenas

By Andrew C. McCarthy May 18, 2022

We’re talking about the Robby Mook, which changes everything.

Law & the Courts

Has Sussmann Opened the Door to Durham’s Proof about Deep Flaws in Alfa Bank Data?

By Andrew C. McCarthy May 17, 2022

Durham’s prosecutors are prepared to present extensive evidence showing that the data were inaccurate and unreliable.

NR PLUS Politics & Policy

Durham’s Biggest Challenge: The Jury

By Andrew C. McCarthy May 17, 2022

It is going to be hard for prosecutors to convince twelve Washingtonians to convict a Democratic lawyer who says he was trying to save America from Trump.