# A Perfectly Reasonable Amount of Schadenfreude about Things Happening to Trump & His Enablers (Part 3) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [January 20, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175 "2025-01-20T19:23:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 158
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3141 "2026-03-19T23:41:21Z")
> [@Gorsnak](#): > > This is why you always change the default password Only competent people do that. I rest my case. ---
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3142 "2026-03-19T23:57:47Z")
Richard Feynman related an anecdote when he was at Los Alamos working on the A-Bomb. Some big-wig officer had a huge safe installed in his upstairs office (a crane and carpentry was involved). For some reason I don’t remember, they needed to get into it. A “safe-cracker” came in with drills and tools and whatever. He opened it after a long time. Richard found out later he used the default combination from the manufacturer, but wanted to make it look good. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3143 "2026-03-20T04:55:33Z")
2 posts were merged into an existing topic: [March Nemesis (Monthly Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-nemesis-monthly-mini-rants/1028100/163) ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3145 "2026-03-20T01:02:50Z")
There is a federal judge in NJ that has no more fucks to give. This is the federal prosector’s office that Trump tried to put parking garbage lawyer Alina Habba in charge of - then her appointment was ruled unlawful, then they tried saying three people were in charge but everyone pretty thinks that bullshit and maybe Habba is still running things, and there’s a judge that is very pissed off about this three card monte ‘“hide the prosecutor” game they are playing. Please note that the specific case doesn’t involve Trump or anything Trump related (even though it’s a child porn case 😁). But the prosecution on the case was amateurish and sloppy, they didn’t coordinate properly with the FBI so the case was seriously undercharged and the prosecutors negotiated a plea deal that was about a third of what the federal sentencing guidelines call for. This is what prompted the judges frustration over not being able to get to the bottom of the “who’s running this office” question. Plus the hapless no-nothing attorney they sent keeps saying stupid stuff. The article is really just a link to the transcript. You MUST read this. I’ve read it three times, it’s incredible. > **[Judge Orders Prosecutors to Testify](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/03/17/nyregion/judge-quraishi-hearing-transcript.html)** > > Judge Zahid Quraishi of U.S. District Court ejected a federal prosecutor from his courtroom and ordered the three leaders designated to run the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey to return to court to testify. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3146 "2026-03-20T01:03:55Z")
Where is the Trump schadenfreude? Did that schadenfreude fly over my head? ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3147 "2026-03-20T01:19:56Z")
Shoot, meant to post to the mini rants thread. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3148 "2026-03-20T01:34:01Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > The article is really just a link to the transcript. You MUST read this. I’ve read it three times, it’s incredible. Oh. Wow. That transcript is one for the Hall of Shame. Thanks for sharing it! I’m surprised Rosenblum’s face didn’t melt off. And may I say, I’m always delighted when I see you’re posting. * * * > [@WolfpackJeep](#): > > Shoot, meant to post to the mini rants thread. Would you like me to move it? ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3149 "2026-03-20T02:09:30Z")
> [@Ann\_Hedonia](#): > > The article is really just a link to the transcript. You MUST read this. I’ve read it three times, it’s incredible. Me: “Oh, man, that’s too long.” Me 10 minutes later: “Holy crap!” That was delightful. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3150 "2026-03-20T02:12:59Z")
It seems to be paywalled for me. Is there another link to the transcript? ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3151 "2026-03-20T02:17:21Z")
Try this gift link: [Judge Zahid Quraishi Ejects New Jersey Federal Prosecutor From Court, Orders Testimony on Office Leadership Structure - The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/03/17/nyregion/judge-quraishi-hearing-transcript.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UlA.LUV0.3ksQRGS2IzpV&smid=url-share) ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3152 "2026-03-20T03:01:31Z")
That worked, thanks. Phew! That was well worth the read. Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3153 "2026-03-20T04:02:22Z")
Holy shit! I’m not real familiar with reading court proceedings and usually skip them since there is too much nuance and lawyery stuff, but this read like a movie script. Oh, snap! ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3154 "2026-03-20T04:20:34Z")
> [@WolfpackJeep](#): > > Shoot, meant to post to the mini rants thread. I just assumed that you were one of Trump’s enablers and that you were generously inviting us to take pleasure in your misery 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3155 "2026-03-20T04:31:00Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Me: “Oh, man, that’s too long.” > Me 10 minutes later: “Holy crap!” That judge was not fucking around. Dude came out swinging. It’ll be interesting to hear if the triumverate will testify. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3156 "2026-03-20T04:53:20Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > Would you like me to move it? Yes please! ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3157 "2026-03-20T04:57:00Z")
Done. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3158 "2026-03-20T05:01:20Z")
Thank you for the gift link, agreed, it was _brutal_. I almost get the feeling that Rosenblum had been tossed in their by his superiors as a sacrifice with Coyne _supposed_ to take over, and the judge had (properly) none of it. I wouldn’t bet on the other parties ordered to testify actually appearing, because that’s not what flunkies of this administration does, but I wouldn’t bet on any of Trump’s “Top Men” managing NOT to screw up when questioned as individuals and not as a group. – triple checks forum – Fuck these people, I am so tired of us winning all the time. I mean, the ability to swim downward into the swamp is a contest, someone can win it I guess… ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3159 "2026-03-20T10:09:59Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > Oh. Wow. That transcript is one for the Hall of Shame. Thanks for sharing it! I’m surprised Rosenblum’s face didn’t melt off. If it had, he could always have joined the Kennedy Center Board. Current members: [![](https://scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/651861660_1407563071416086_241145587381764936_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s590x590_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=13d280&_nc_ohc=_SEgZrfBfyYQ7kNvwFrPvts&_nc_oc=AdqbUSjR_zrz3AXACIW4ClR6zFo0y_q0W4Za0Y90t2uTu_DtFS1Fj1xicrb5BXe30gI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&_nc_gid=a3qDJtyv_uj6QDgyFXrhSA&_nc_ss=7a30f&oh=00_AfwklufNYCGhoVtCkNBHjejGCjay8tw1bhdT00zYIdwQew&oe=69C2DFE5) ](https://scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/651861660_1407563071416086_241145587381764936_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s590x590_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=13d280&_nc_ohc=_SEgZrfBfyYQ7kNvwFrPvts&_nc_oc=AdqbUSjR_zrz3AXACIW4ClR6zFo0y_q0W4Za0Y90t2uTu_DtFS1Fj1xicrb5BXe30gI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&_nc_gid=a3qDJtyv_uj6QDgyFXrhSA&_nc_ss=7a30f&oh=00_AfwklufNYCGhoVtCkNBHjejGCjay8tw1bhdT00zYIdwQew&oe=69C2DFE5) ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3160 "2026-03-20T11:58:12Z")
The judge seems to debunk the prosecution’s argument for why they couldn’t violate the plea agreement. Did I read this wrong? Is there any reason why the government can’t “re-do”? And the judge certainly has the authority at a sentencing hearing (when it finally occurs) to tell them the plea deal will not be accepted by the court, correct? ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175/3161 "2026-03-20T14:23:14Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > If it had, he could always have joined the Kennedy Center Board. Current members: Wow. I don’t like commenting on people’s looks (as if _I_ have a right to criyocize), but that bunch of images reminds me irresistably of the 1964 _Twilight Zone_ episode _The Masks_ ["The Masks": Best The Twilight Zone Episode to Watch on Halloween](https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-masks-best-the-twilight-zone-episode-to-watch-on-halloween) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175.md?page=157) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-3/1013175.md?page=159)