The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump’s Own DOJ Destroys Its Filings After Accusing Trump
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Oct 30, 2025 Donald Trump’s DOJ is under scrutiny for withdrawing a controversial sentencing memorandum that linked Trump to January 6. Two prosecutors face leave after their names were tied to the memo's original claims. The alterations also removed references to Trump's past actions, sparking concerns about the integrity of the justice system. The podcast explores the DOJ's declining talent and discusses recent legal losses, while also addressing disturbing allegations about extrajudicial actions during Trump's administration. Tune in for deep insights!
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DOJ Withdraws Memo After White House Pushback
- The Trump DOJ withdrew and refiled a sentencing memo to remove references to January 6 and Trump's post of Obama's address.
- Two prosecutors named on the original filing were placed on leave after the White House objected to the memo's language.
Prosecutors Put On Leave After Filing
- Prosecutors Carlos Valdivia and Samuel White were informed they'd be put on leave after filing the memo.
- Ben Meiselas framed their removal as retaliation by the Trump administration for speaking truthfully in the filing.
Original Filing Linked Toronto To Trump
- The original memo explicitly tied Toronto's actions to Trump's Truth Social post of Obama's address and to January 6.
- Those explanatory passages were removed in the refiled memo, erasing the linkage in the public record.
