The Daily Beans

TACO Tuesday (feat. Adam Klasfeld)

Jan 27, 2026
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Adam Klasfeld
Adam Klasfeld, an independent courtroom reporter known for on-the-ground legal coverage, breaks down the Minneapolis TRO hearing and related litigation. He discusses the Tenth Amendment and anti-commandeering claims. He explores how political statements and letters could shape coercion evidence. He previews developing records, upcoming hearings, and on-the-ground reporting to watch.
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INSIGHT

Local Resistance Can Shift Federal Policy

  • Minneapolis' grassroots resistance helped force federal agents to leave and set a national example for protest strategy.
  • Allison Gill frames Bovino's departure as a small win to be leveraged politically and legally.
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Optics, Not Accountability, Drive Removals

  • The administration removed Greg Bovino not on principle but because he made them look bad, showing optics drive policy moves.
  • Allison Gill argues Trump's decisions prioritize his image over substantive accountability.
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Republican Backlash Mirrors January 6 Dynamics

  • Republican support fractured once the crackdown provoked public outrage, mirroring January 6th dynamics.
  • Dana Goldberg warns many GOP figures will try to rewrite their earlier support as the backlash grows.
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