

Episode 4522: Trump's Tariff Battle Wages On After Victory In Court
May 29, 2025
Josh Hammer, an American lawyer and political commentator known for his conservative insights, dives into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Middle Eastern relations. He analyzes the implications of a recent International Court ruling on Trump's tariffs and the challenges to the U.S. dollar's dominance at the BRICS summit. Hammer also discusses the vulnerabilities of the judicial system and the perceived decline of Western values, intertwining legal issues with cultural impacts and economic turbulence.
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Judicial Crisis Over Trade Authority
- Courts are in a constitutional crisis over who decides economic emergencies, not just legal authority.
- This judicial insurrection hampers stable trade policy, deepening economic uncertainty.
Judiciary's Limits in Crisis
- The judiciary's insubordination is unprecedented since Lincoln's era.
- Courts depend on the executive to enforce rulings, risking failure in the long term without cooperation.
Congress' Reluctance on Judicial Reform
- Congress lacks the appetite to counter judicial overreach with impeachment or legislation.
- Judicial supremacy myth deeply entrenched even among Republicans, hampering efforts.