Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump and Judge Cannon Grand Jury Scheme gets Blown Wide Open
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Mar 24, 2026 A breakdown of a Florida grand jury strategy using Judge Aileen Cannon and forum shopping. Discussion of 130+ subpoenas targeting former intelligence leaders. Examination of prior failed civil suits and alleged revival of time-barred claims. Calls for legal pushes to quash subpoenas and scrutiny of DOJ appointments and prosecutorial motives.
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Trump Using Grand Jury Forum Shopping
- Michael Popok argues Trump is using a friendly forum to weaponize grand juries against political enemies.
- He cites 130 subpoenas issued in Judge Aileen Cannon's division, including to James Comey and John Brennan, as evidence of forum shopping.
Trump's Civil Lawsuit Called A Political Screed
- Popok recounts Trump's dismissed civil suit alleging a coup tied to the Steele dossier and intelligence misuse.
- He notes Judge Middlebrooks tossed that lawsuit as a political screed after it alleged CIA/FBI misconduct tied to 2016 events.
Allies Placed In DOJ To Secure Friendly Venue
- Popok describes how Trump installed allies in DOJ and as U.S. Attorney to pursue politically favorable venues.
- He cites Jason Redding Quinones traveling to the Fort Pierce division to secure Judge Cannon's forum.