Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump DOJ Admits Defeat in Devastating Filing
Dec 9, 2025
The Trump DOJ finds itself admitting defeat in court regarding James Comey, facing significant legal hurdles. Michael Popok unpacks the implications of the failed attempts to re-indict Comey and discusses the complexities surrounding the statute of limitations. The episode highlights the hypocrisy in arguments made by Trump lawyers and critiques the legality of certain appointments within the DOJ. Listeners will also gain insights into ongoing legal battles and upcoming court proceedings.
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DOJ Asserts Civil Litigants Can't Block Prosecutions
- The DOJ argued a civil litigant cannot enjoin federal criminal prosecutions.
- Michael Popok highlights the DOJ's hypocrisy given similar motions previously filed for Trump cases.
Halligan Still Listed Despite Court Ruling
- The DOJ kept listing Lindsey Halligan as U.S. Attorney despite a court ruling she was illegally appointed.
- Popok says Judge Curry declared the appointment void and the vacancy should be filled by local judges.
Perjury Appears To Be The Only Charge Left
- The government appears focused only on the perjury charge against James Comey.
- Popok notes the DOJ did not suggest any alternative charges in its filing.