# Alberto Gonzales on The No Agenda Show Alberto Gonzales comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2009 to February 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** April 2009 – February 2025 - **Related topics:** [Bush Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Conservatism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conservatism.md), [Department Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [Donald Gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-gregg.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Due Process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [Extradition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extradition.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [George Tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Principles First Summit, Anti-Trump Conservatives - **Episode:** [1742: Golden Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-27 - **Time:** 1:32:16–1:35:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1742-golden-poop/chapter/principles-first-summit-anti-trump-conservatives.md The "Principles First" summit in Washington D.C. gathered anti-Trump conservatives who advocate for a return to pre-Trump Republicanism. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales spoke at the event, criticizing Trump's decision to pardon January 6 rioters as a "betrayal" of the Department of Justice. The group seeks to distance the conservative movement from "Trumpism." Keywords: principles first, [alberto gonzales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberto-gonzales.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [pardons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pardons.md), [conservatism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conservatism.md) ### Alberto Gonzales Criticizes Comey Prosecution Recommendation - **Episode:** [840: Hemicycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-07 - **Time:** 15:05–17:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle/chapter/alberto-gonzales-criticizes-comey-prosecution-recommendation.md Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales expressed surprise at James Comey's public statement, arguing that an FBI Director's role is to present evidence rather than declare that "no reasonable prosecutor" would bring a case. Gonzales suggested this language unfairly pressures Attorney General Loretta Lynch's final decision. Keywords: [alberto gonzales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberto-gonzales.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [loretta lynch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/loretta-lynch.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ### Donald Gregg, CIA Leadership and Legal Cover - **Episode:** [677: 99 Lines of Code](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-11 - **Time:** 18:10–22:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/677-99-lines-of-code/chapter/donald-gregg-cia-leadership-and-legal-cover.md Former intelligence official Donald Gregg provided perspective on the CIA torture program, questioning why the agency was directed to perform these acts and who provided the legal authorization. He pointed to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and lawyer John Yoo as figures who provided legal cover for the Bush administration's policies. Gregg suggests that the failure to prevent 9/11 led to a loss of faith in traditional crisis management. Keywords: [donald gregg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-gregg.md), [alberto gonzales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberto-gonzales.md), [john yoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-yoo.md), [george tenet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-tenet.md), [bush administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### Alberto Gonzales, Drone Legality, and Enemy Combatants - **Episode:** [591: Mipster Intercept](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/591-mipster-intercept.md) - **Published:** 2014-02-13 - **Time:** 38:25–41:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/591-mipster-intercept/chapter/alberto-gonzales-drone-legality-and-enemy-combatants.md Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales discussed the legal challenges of designating American citizens as enemy combatants for the purpose of drone strikes. Gonzales noted that while the Bush administration did not target citizens, the current administration is testing the boundaries of executive power and Supreme Court precedents. The discussion emphasizes that these protocols are handled entirely within the executive branch, bypassing traditional judicial oversight. Keywords: [alberto gonzales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberto-gonzales.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), enemy combatants, [bush administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bush-administration.md) ### Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón, International Law and Extradition - **Episode:** [90: Lost Your Job? Eat More Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/90-lost-your-job-eat-more-fiber.md) - **Published:** 2009-04-19 - **Time:** 1:04:10–1:07:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/90-lost-your-job-eat-more-fiber/chapter/spanish-judge-baltasar-garzon-international-law-and-extradition.md Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón is seeking to prosecute six former Bush administration officials, including Alberto Gonzales and Jay Bybee, for their roles in authorizing torture. The hosts discuss the implications of international law on American officials, noting that these individuals may face arrest if they travel abroad. They mention Paraguay as a potential haven for those seeking to avoid extradition. 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