The Josh Marshall Podcast Trump's Weakness Manifests
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Feb 13, 2026 They trace signs of sinking support for Trump and fractures within Republican ranks. They examine weakened ICE narratives, dropped DOJ charges, and judges pushing back on government claims. They discuss political pressure on prosecutors, strained DOJ morale, and how oversight hearings could be sharper and more visual. They warn about foreign money and tech oligarch ties bolstering authoritarian networks.
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ICE Sweeps Are More Spectacle Than Enforcement
- ICE 'wilding sprees' are performative spectacles rather than efficient deportation operations.
- New evidence has caused some high-profile ICE-related charges to be dropped, signaling legal and public pushback.
Kelly Took The Fight Directly To Court
- Mark Kelly sued immediately rather than undergo a rigged military administrative process.
- A federal judge issued a forceful ruling protecting retired military speech rights and blocked the downgrade attempt.
Investigations Are Punishment Even Without Convictions
- The government can open investigations with little bar, and that in itself penalizes targets.
- Constitutional safeguards like grand juries and courts remain critical checks on executive overreach.