Legal AF by MeidasTouch Melania Trump in World of Hell in Lawsuit Donald Feared Most
Jan 5, 2026
Michael Wolff, a journalist known for his incisive political commentary, joins to discuss the groundbreaking defamation lawsuit involving Melania Trump. He delves into the unexpected implications of her residency claims, revealing the potential for a probing cross-examination regarding her living arrangements. Listeners will find insight into how this legal drama could unravel details about her marriage, immigration status, and more. Wolff also defends his reporting against Melania's hefty defamation demands, highlighting the stakes in this controversial case.
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Residency Is Now A Central Legal Battleground
- Michael Popok notes Melania's removal request exposes her residency to probing discovery.
- The only path to federal court is proving diversity by showing she is domiciled outside New York.
Prepare For Deep Jurisdictional Discovery
- If you remove a state suit to federal court, expect jurisdictional discovery about your domicile.
- Answering where you live may require producing tax returns, school residency claims, and other records.
Wolff Frames The Letter As A SLAPP Threat
- Michael Wolff framed Melania's demand letter as a threat to chill journalism and free speech.
- He countersued in state court and dissected each alleged defamatory statement as true, opinion, or taken out of context.