The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Gets Rebuked on House Floor…By The GOP!!
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Feb 12, 2026 A heated House vote overturned tariffs on Canada, with surprise bipartisan defections. Maneuvers to block the vote and tensions over presidential trade moves get unpacked. Analysis of who pays for tariffs and district-level cost estimates are discussed. The show covers political fallout, DOJ debate, polling in Canada, and potential Supreme Court implications.
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House Rebukes Trump's Canada Tariffs
- The House voted 219 to 211 to revoke Trump's tariffs on Canada, marking a bipartisan rebuke.
- Six Republicans joined Democrats, signaling cracks in GOP unity behind Trump and MAGA Mike Johnson.
Six Republicans Defy Trump
- Ben lists the six Republicans who broke with Trump: Thomas Massie, Don Bacon, Brian Fitzpatrick, Jeff Hurd, Kevin Kiley, and Dan Newhouse.
- Their votes illustrated a rare instance of Republicans publicly defying Trump threats of primary consequences.
Trump's Threats Didn't Prevent Rebellion
- Trump publicly threatened Republicans who voted against tariffs with political consequences and primaries.
- Despite threats, Republicans still voted to preserve congressional authority over tariffs, showing limits to Trump's influence.