Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Throws Aide Under Bus to Block Incriminating Report
Dec 26, 2025
Dive into the latest legal machinations of Trump as he strategically withholds pardons to keep incriminating reports under wraps. Learn how his actions in the Mar-a-Lago case might be a game of chess with serious implications. Explore allegations of obstruction and espionage and the mystery surrounding the hidden Volume Two of the case. The podcast also discusses the potential political benefits of delays in releasing these key documents, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats.
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Pardon Power Used To Influence Report Release
- Michael Popok argues Trump used pardon strategy to manipulate release of Special Counsel Smith's Mar-a-Lago Volume Two report.
- The refusal to pardon co-defendants preserved their standing to jointly argue against public disclosure.
Aligned Legal Actors Create One-Sided Defense
- Popok highlights conflicts from Trump's allies in DOJ and allied attorneys taking positions favoring him.
- He frames the coordination as enabling defendants to act as a united front against disclosure.
Volume Two Stayed Sealed Through Transition
- Volume One was released about the D.C. election interference but Volume Two remained sealed amid administration transitions.
- Popok criticizes Merrick Garland and Pam Bondi for not releasing Volume Two to the public earlier.