Elie Honig
United StatespoliticianMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.09%Elie Honig is a legal analyst and former federal prosecutor known for his insightful commentary on high-profile legal matters, particularly those involving political figures. He has served as the Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and is recognized for his expertise in criminal law and investigations. Honig frequently appears on various news networks, providing analysis on the intersection of law and politics, and has authored works that shed light on the complexities of the American judicial system. He was recently in the news discussing the resignation of a U.S. attorney who defied orders from former President Donald Trump, highlighting the implications of such actions in the legal landscape.
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Elie Honig states that Trump's anti-weaponization fund is going to crash and burn in court.
Rep. Raskin: DOJ dropping $1.8B fund is not enough, Congress must actUnited States· 2026-06-02
Elie Honig discusses Trump's anti-weaponization fund and its potential failure in court.
Elie Honig: Trump’s anti-weaponization fund ‘is going to crash and burn’ in courtUnited States· 2026-06-02
CNN's Elie Honig spoke with Melba Pattillo Beals regarding Trump's military threats.
Video: Civil rights figure questions Trump’s military threatsUnited States· 2026-02-18
Elie Honig is a CNN senior legal analyst who commented on the credibility issues surrounding the federal government's narratives.
How the case against a Venezuelan man who was shot by an ICE agent fell apartUnited States· 2026-02-15
Elie Honig declares DOJ has 'lost its damn mind'.
‘Dumbest decision’: Sen. Gallego slams Trump’s push to acquire GreenlandUnited States· 2026-01-18
Elie Honig declares DOJ has 'lost its damn mind'
Roblox introduces new protections for kids as safety worries lingerUnited States· 2026-01-18
CNN’s senior legal analyst Elie Honig stated that a president absolutely does have the power to grant the same person two different pardons on two different cases.
Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemencyUnited States· 2026-01-18
Elie Honig declares DOJ has 'lost its damn mind'.
Republican: mistake to suspend Trump’s heckler, but Trump right to flip him offUnited States· 2026-01-17
CNN’s senior legal analyst Elie Honig stated that it is illegal and unconstitutional to require people to show their citizenship papers without reasonable suspicion.
Your biggest legal questions about ICE and the Minneapolis shooting, answeredUnited States· 2026-01-17
Elie Honig declares DOJ has 'lost its damn mind'.
Elie Honig declares DOJ has ‘lost its damn mind’United States· 2026-01-17Elie Honig, a former federal and state prosecutor and CNN senior legal analyst, has closely followed the turmoil in Chicago and the Twin Cities.
Illinois and Minnesota’s lawsuits against Trump’s immigration crackdown may have a tough road ahead in courtUnited States· 2026-01-14CNN’s Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig discussed Trump's view on presidential powers.
Trump’s bulldozer view of laws hits the Kennedy CenterUnited States· 2025-12-20
Elie Honig comments on the DOJ's failure to indict Letitia James again.
Indiana Republican on why he defied Trump’s redistricting demands: ‘It’s bad policy’United States· 2025-12-12
Honig discusses legal implications related to Epstein files.
‘Is MAGA cracking?’: Abby Phillip asks after MTG suddenly quitsUnited States· 2025-11-22
Honig on ‘large loophole’ in the law that could apply to Epstein files.
Video: Leon Panetta reacts to Trump’s Ukraine peace proposalUnited States· 2025-11-22
CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the bill that directs the Department of Justice to publicly release all its Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
Trump says Mamdani will ‘surprise’ conservativesUnited States· 2025-11-21
Elie Honig is a CNN senior legal analyst who discussed the implications of the case's dismissal.
Marimar Martinez shooting: How the government’s defense of a Border Patrol agent fell apartUnited States· 2025-11-21
CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the Epstein-related files.
‘Workers not coming:’ Charlotte businesses on edge over immigration crackdownUnited States· 2025-11-21
CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the Epstein bill signed by Trump.
What to look out for during Trump’s meeting with MamdaniUnited States· 2025-11-21
CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the Epstein bill.
House Democrat texted with Epstein during congressional hearingUnited States· 2025-11-21
CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks after President Donald Trump signed the Epstein bill.
Democrat reacts to Trump’s ‘punishable by death’ postUnited States· 2025-11-21CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the Epstein-related files.
The key US-Saudi deals you may have missedUnited States· 2025-11-21
Honig on ‘large loophole’ in the law that could apply to Epstein files.
What to look out for during Trump’s meeting with MamdaniUnited States· 2025-11-21
CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the Epstein-related files.
Bush remembers how he picked Cheney to be his VPUnited States· 2025-11-20CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the Epstein-related files.
Liz Cheney recounts her father Dick Cheney’s final wordsUnited States· 2025-11-20
Honig on ‘large loophole’ in the law that could apply to Epstein files.
‘Outrageous call for political violence:’ Democratic lawmaker responds to Trump’s accusation of ‘seditious behavior’United States· 2025-11-20
CNN's Elie Honig explained the implications of Trump's signing of the Epstein bill.
Trump accuses Dems. of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’United States· 2025-11-20CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks.
‘My son is a fan’: Trump praises Saudi League Star RonaldoUnited States· 2025-11-20
CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the Epstein bill signed by Trump.
Who was at the White House dinner?United States· 2025-11-20
CNN's Elie Honig explains the next steps in the coming weeks regarding the Epstein bill.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance team up on first trip together without husbandsUnited States· 2025-11-20