Former White House attorney Ty Cobb made strong and controversial comments during an appearance on “The Beat with Ari Melber.” The discussion started with the federal indictment of journalist Don Lemon, but it quickly shifted into a broader attack on senior officials in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Cobb, who once worked in Trump’s first administration but later became a vocal critic, said that even one politically motivated prosecution would be enough to justify impeachment. He argued that if the Department of Justice brings a case that is fraudulent, unsupported by facts, or driven by personal or political reasons, that alone should be considered an impeachable offense.
He specifically targeted Attorney General Pam Bondi. Cobb claimed there is already a large amount of evidence showing what he believes is abuse of power inside the Justice Department. In his view, if prosecutors are using their authority to target critics or protect allies, that crosses a serious line.
The conversation also turned to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Cobb suggested that Blanche may have committed an impeachable offense during his reported interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. Cobb questioned whether Maxwell may have received favorable treatment in exchange for statements defending Trump. He implied that if any kind of deal was made to shape testimony, that would be deeply inappropriate.
Cobb did not stop there. He also accused Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of overseeing actions that he described as extreme and unjust. He referenced federal operations in Minnesota in which U.S. citizens were killed and said that labeling those individuals as threats while the investigations were still ongoing was unacceptable.
He then turned his criticism toward Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Cobb claimed Hegseth has overseen military operations that, in his opinion, may violate international law. He described the situation as involving potential war crimes and said that officials responsible for such actions should not remain in office.
Cobb also raised concerns about possible financial dealings involving foreign governments. He mentioned reports of large sums of money connected to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, including technology agreements and military-related arrangements. He suggested that the scale and nature of these deals deserve serious scrutiny and investigation.
Throughout the interview, Cobb made it clear that he believes the situation is beyond normal political disagreements. He argued that the level of alleged misconduct, if proven, would not just be minor wrongdoing but something that strikes at the core of the rule of law. In his words, this is not a small matter or a question of degree, but something that represents a serious break from constitutional norms.
However, impeachment is a political process that requires support in Congress. Cobb acknowledged that with the current makeup of Congress, especially with leaders who strongly support Trump, it is unlikely that impeachment efforts would succeed. He expressed frustration that, in his view, many lawmakers are unwilling to challenge the president or members of his administration.
His comments have added to the already intense political debate surrounding the administration’s handling of high-profile legal cases, immigration enforcement, and military actions. Supporters of the administration argue that Cobb’s accusations are politically motivated and lack solid proof. Critics, on the other hand, say his concerns reflect deeper worries about accountability and abuse of power.
The interview has once again highlighted the sharp divisions in American politics, where even former insiders are publicly accusing top officials of serious wrongdoing, while others dismiss those claims as exaggerated or partisan attacks.
