The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Kicks Out Press After Shock Tariff Ruling!!
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Feb 20, 2026 A breakdown of a chaotic White House governors' breakfast where the leader lashes out after a Supreme Court tariff ruling. Coverage of his abrupt ousting of reporters and emotional reactions in the room. Discussion of the Court's six-to-three decision on presidential tariff powers and the large fiscal fallout. Political attacks, leaked GDP posts, and media spin also get rapid-fire attention.
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Court Limits Presidential Tariff Power
- The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, ruling only Congress can impose taxes like tariffs.
- That decision removes a central lever of Trump's trade and foreign policy and forces repayment of roughly $175–$200 billion in collected tariffs.
Trump Ejects Reporters During Breakfast
- Donald Trump kicked the press out of a governors' breakfast and told them to leave.
- After ejecting reporters, he proceeded to speak candidly with governors and asked them to stay for questions later.
Meltdown Reported After Ruling
- Inside the meeting, Trump reportedly cursed repeatedly about the courts after learning of the ruling.
- Witnesses described him as enraged, sweating, red-faced, and near tears while ranting "these effing courts."