The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Gets Rude Awakening as His Own DOJ Accuses Him
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Oct 30, 2025 This discussion dives into a shocking DOJ filing suggesting Donald Trump may face criminal conspiracy charges. A key moment highlights how a Jan. 6 rioter used Trump's social media to threaten former President Obama. The implications of Janine Pirro’s involvement in the sentencing memo are explored, hinting at Trump's influence. Additionally, legal dilemmas surrounding Lindsey Halligan's role and recent court rulings on lawyer appointments illustrate the chaos within the DOJ. Expect intense commentary on the repercussions of these developments.
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DOJ Links Trump Post To Threats
- The DOJ filing links a January 6 rioter's later threats to a social media post by Donald Trump that published Obama's address.
- Ben Meiselas highlights the extraordinary implication that a presidential post helped direct subsequent violent acts.
Taylor Toronto's Escalation And Arrest
- Taylor Franklin Toronto participated in the January 6 riot, later returned to D.C. in 2023 and livestreamed threats near Obama's home.
- Authorities found his van, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and multiple firearms after his arrest.
Jeanine Pirro Signed The Filing
- The DOJ sentencing memo was signed by Jeanine Pirro, a notable conservative figure now acting as a federal prosecutor in D.C.
- Meiselas stresses how that signature makes the filing politically striking given its implications about Trump's role.
