Legal AF by MeidasTouch The Intersection with Michael Popok Full Episode - 11/11/2025
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Nov 12, 2025 In a special Veterans Day discussion, the host dives into the recent Supreme Court ruling affecting 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits. The talk also touches on Trump’s blame game regarding his tariff case, highlighting his admission of likely losing. Additionally, there's an unsettling narrative about the firing of whistleblowers tied to political scandals, and the implications for accountability in government sectors. The intersection of law and politics unfolds in a gripping exploration of these timely issues.
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SNAP Cuts As Political Strategy
- Michael Popok argues the Trump administration sought Supreme Court approval to cut SNAP benefits during a shutdown, targeting vulnerable Americans including veterans.
- He frames this as political cruelty that weaponizes poor Americans as pawns in shutdown negotiations.
Tariff Argument Faces Skeptical Justices
- Popok recounts the tariff oral argument where the Solicitor General argued tariffs weren't revenue-producing taxes.
- He highlights justices' skepticism that tariffs function as taxes requiring Congressional approval.
SNAP Litigation Leaves Millions At Risk
- Popok summarizes the fast-moving SNAP litigation: partial payments, conflicting memos, and uneven state disbursements.
- He emphasizes 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, risk losing food security amid court fights.