Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Suffers Total Wipeout in Court in Worst Week Yet
Nov 10, 2025
This week was a major setback for Trump as he faced eight court losses across multiple states, from Rhode Island to Oregon. Key decisions included permanent injunctions on SNAP payments and a ruling protecting protesters' rights in Chicago. A jury acquitted a paralegal charged over a sandwich incident, while the Supreme Court examined whether Trump's tariffs equate to taxes. The implications of these rulings raise questions about DOJ credibility and Trump's overall legal strategy.
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Weeklong Legal Collapse For Trump
- Michael Popok argues Trump's legal defeats this week show systemic collapse of his administration's courtroom credibility.
- Multiple rulings illustrate a broader restoration of rule of law against politicized prosecutions.
Courts Force SNAP And Infrastructure Payments
- Rhode Island courts issued a permanent injunction blocking withheld infrastructure funds and TROs forcing SNAP payments to proceed.
- These orders compelled billions to be paid to vulnerable Americans and limited administration leverage.
Acquittal For 'Sandwich Guy' In D.C.
- A former DOJ paralegal was acquitted after throwing a wrapped sub at a CBP officer in D.C.
- The jury rejected DOJ's charge that the act assaulted or interfered with a federal officer.