The Rest Is Politics: US 161. Trump’s Plan to Defy the Supreme Court
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Feb 23, 2026 They unpack the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs and his quest for unchecked power. They discuss legal tactics like licensing fees and who really bears tariff costs. They explore Mexican cartel violence after El Mencho's death and U.S. intelligence involvement. They weigh political fallout, shifting polls, and consequences for U.S. trade leverage and global diplomacy.
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Scaramucci's Regret From Researching Trump
- Anthony reflects that researching the Becoming Trump series was traumatic and revealed his earlier naivety about Trump.
- He says he wishes he'd had the series before 2016 because it would have changed his actions then.
Trump Seeks Total Power
- Donald Trump's reaction to the Supreme Court ruling shows he seeks total power and lashes out when checked.
- Katty Kay cites his statements like "I can do anything I want" and actions targeting companies and officials as evidence of overreach.
Supreme Court Reasserts Constitutional Limits
- The Supreme Court upheld limits on presidential tariff power, marking a check on executive action.
- Katty Kay and Anthony note Neil Gorsuch's concurrence as a key constitutional defense and possible turning point for court legitimacy.