THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Aide Karoline Leavitt’s Ugly Tirade Over Legal Losses Is Ominous
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Feb 13, 2025 
Leah Litman, a legal commentator and author of "Lawless," dives into the growing legal woes surrounding Trump as Karoline Leavitt expresses outrage over court rulings against him. They discuss the alarming implications of Trump's team potentially ignoring judicial decisions. Litman analyzes the potential fallout if Trump defies the courts and the prospective legal battles on the horizon. The conversation touches on the broader themes of executive authority, Republican responses to judicial activism, and the precarious balance of power in today's political climate.
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Trump's Legal Vulnerability
- The White House deliberately issued a statement criticizing the courts.
- This suggests Trump's agenda is vulnerable to legal challenges.
Hypocrisy on Injunctions
- The Trump administration criticizes nationwide injunctions, despite Republicans previously supporting them.
- The number of injunctions (12) is relatively small compared to the administration's numerous, potentially illegal actions.
Courts Upholding Congress
- Courts are blocking various Trump administration actions, including funding freezes and personnel layoffs.
- These injunctions indicate the courts are upholding Congress's lawmaking authority.
