Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Gets Rude Awakening From Grand Jury
Feb 11, 2026
A D.C. grand jury refused to indict six members of Congress over a military-focused video, signaling pushback against DOJ prosecutions. The discussion covers free speech, speech and debate privilege, and refusing illegal military orders. The piece highlights courtroom reactions, credibility concerns at the DOJ, and a call for legal ethics in politically charged prosecutions.
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Grand Juries As A Rule-Of-Law Firewall
- Michael Popok argues grand juries are increasingly refusing to rubber-stamp politically motivated DOJ prosecutions under Trump.
- He frames this as a protective firewall for the rule of law against a weaponized Department of Justice.
The 'Don't Give Up The Ship' Video
- Michael Popok recounts the 'Don't Give Up The Ship' 90-second video by six members of Congress urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
- He contrasts that with Donald Trump's and media figures' seditious-conspiracy rhetoric aimed at those lawmakers.
Legal Basis For Refusing Illegal Orders
- Popok highlights historical and legal norms: military personnel can and should refuse unlawful orders, aligning the video with the Code of Military Justice and Nuremberg principles.
- He uses that legal grounding to challenge claims that the video constituted sedition.