Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Accidentally Reveals Plan Once SCOTUS Hands Him Loss
Nov 12, 2025
Trump's late-night social media ramble reveals his fears of losing a crucial Supreme Court case about tariffs. He blames his own legal team for the miscalculation, admitting that he could face a significant financial backlash. The discussion dives into whether tariffs could be seen as taxes, the complications of refunding them, and justices' skepticism about executive power in this context. As the stakes rise, Popok details how Trump's usual bluster contrasts sharply with the Court's tough questions.
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Trump Admits Likely Supreme Court Loss
- Michael Popok argues Trump realized the Supreme Court hearing went poorly and is likely to lose his tariffs case.
- Popok says Trump's 12:37 AM Truth Social post shows he now blames his own DOJ and Solicitor General John Sauer.
Revenue Argument Undercuts Legal Claim
- Popok emphasizes that calling tariffs "revenue" undermines the administration's legal claim because revenue equals taxation.
- He explains that if tariffs are treated as taxes, only Congress can authorize them, sinking the president's delegated-power argument.
Barrett's Unwind Question Raised Alarm
- Popok plays and dissects Amy Coney Barrett's oral-question about how refunds would be unwound if tariffs are struck down.
- He notes Barrett's hypothetical refund concerns signal trouble for the administration's case.