Accountability for Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner10mMay 15, 2026

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In this episode of Justice Matters, host Glenn Kirschner reflects on the nation's repeated failures to hold powerful figures accountable, citing the 1974 pardon of Richard Nixon and the delayed response to Donald Trump's actions in 2021. He argues that with the current administration's resistance to justice, criminal accountability is unlikely until 2029, making congressional investigations the most viable path forward. Kirschner highlights the urgent need for Congress to investigate widespread abuses by DHS agencies, including the killings of Alex Preddy and Renee Good, unlawful detentions, and systemic misconduct. He promotes the Congressional Courage Campaign by Represent Us, a non-profit pushing for sustained public pressure on lawmakers to fulfill their constitutional duty. The episode underscores that while Congress has long failed to act, the American people can reclaim power by demanding accountability through organized civic engagement.

Key Takeaways
1

Congressional investigations are the most immediate path to accountability when the DOJ is compromised.

2

The 2025 DHS abuses—including killings and unlawful detentions—require deep, independent scrutiny.

3

The Congressional Courage Campaign uses in-district pressure to compel lawmakers to act.

4

Public mobilization can force Congress to fulfill its constitutional role in checking executive power.

5

Justice delayed is not justice served—this moment demands action to prevent another failure.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

The Accountability Crisis: From Nixon to Trump

We blew the accountability mission back in 1974... and again in 2021. We can't afford to blow it a third time.

Highlight
2:10
3 min

The Role of Congress in the Face of Executive Overreach

Kirschner explains why congressional investigations are now essential, as the DOJ under the current administration is unable to pursue justice independently.

5:00
5 min

The Congressional Courage Campaign and the Fight for Justice

Congress has the power and the responsibility to conduct their own independent investigations. Congress exists to hold the executive branch to account.

Highlight
10:00
0 min

A Call to Action: Justice Matters

Kirschner concludes with a rallying cry for civic engagement, urging listeners to join the movement and demand accountability from their representatives.

High-Impact Quotes
We blew the accountability mission back in 1974... and again in 2021. We can't afford to blow it a third time.
Glenn Kirschner9:37
Viral: 85.0
Find out not only who carried out the abuses, but who authorized them, ordered them, encouraged them, and who covered them up all the way up the chain of command.
Maria McFarland Sanchez Moreno9:01
Viral: 82.0
Congress exists to hold the executive branch to account.
Glenn Kirschner7:24
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Host

Glenn Kirschner

Guest

Maria McFarland Sanchez Moreno
Topics Discussed
Accountability for Political Leaders92%DHS Abuses and Border Patrol Misconduct90%Congressional Investigations88%Civic Engagement and Grassroots Pressure85%Rule of Law and DOJ Independence80%Historical Precedents in Accountability75%Federal Civil Rights Enforcement70%Midterm Elections and Political Accountability65%
People & Brands

Glenn Kirschner

person

12xPositive

Donald Trump

person

8xNegative

DHS

organization

6xNegative

Represent Us

organization

6xPositive

Congressional Courage Campaign

organization

5xPositive

Maria McFarland Sanchez Moreno

person

4xPositive

2025

other

3xNeutral

ICE

organization

2xNegative

Border Patrol

organization

2xNegative

Alex Preddy

person

2xNegative

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