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🚨 Trump Gets Tables Turned on Him as DOJ Headed to Trial

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Oct 24, 2025
The show dives into the first trial against the Trump Administration for vindictive prosecution. It highlights the defense's subpoenas of top DOJ officials to testify in court. The discussion also touches on civil lawsuits involving Trump and Melania, which could compel them to provide incriminating documents and testimonies. Further, the implications of civil discovery on ongoing criminal cases are explored, revealing how connecting dots could expose more than just legal missteps.
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INSIGHT

First Vindictive-Prosecution Test

  • Judge Crenshaw framed the upcoming evidentiary hearing as the first test of DOJ vindictive prosecution claims.
  • The hearing could set a blueprint for other vindictive prosecution motions tied to Trump's administration.
ANECDOTE

Illegal Deportation And Fabricated Charges

  • Abrego Garcia was picked up during a sweep and illegally deported to El Salvador despite an immigration judge's order.
  • The government later returned him only after bringing fabricated charges from a years-old traffic stop.
INSIGHT

Public Statements Raise Presumption

  • Judge Crenshaw highlighted statements by DOJ deputy AG Todd Blanche on Fox as evidencing animus.
  • Those public comments produced a presumption of vindictive prosecution the defense now leverages for subpoenas.
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