The MeidasTouch Podcast

DOJ opens the Floodgates for Trump’s Worst Nightmare

Mar 3, 2023
The latest discussion dives into a significant DOJ filing that could unleash a wave of lawsuits against Trump related to January 6. The brothers humorously dissect Trump's recent skirmishes with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News. They also cover Kellyanne Conway's legal troubles and Eli Lilly's decision to lower insulin prices under Biden's pressure. Political mishaps on the House floor and the bizarre antics at CPAC take center stage, as the group reflects on the cult-like behavior seen within the GOP and the importance of staying informed amid the chaos.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Actions and Presidential Immunity

  • The DOJ argued that Trump's incitement of violence on January 6th falls outside presidential duties.
  • This unprecedented DOJ stance limits presidential powers in this narrow set of circumstances.
ANECDOTE

Kellyanne Conway and Hush-Money

  • Kellyanne Conway met with Manhattan DA regarding Trump's hush-money payments.
  • Cohen's book alleges Conway thanked him for making the payments on Trump's behalf.
INSIGHT

The "Democrat" Party

  • Jamie Raskin points out the GOP intentionally mispronounces "Democratic" as "Democrat".
  • Raskin believes it's a deliberate act of incivility after repeated corrections.
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