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Melania Trump is attempting to evade a lawsuit from journalist Michael Wolff by claiming she was never served. The discussion dives into Wolff's allegations linking Melania to Epstein and Trump's inner circle. There's a strategy analysis as Melania seeks to transfer the case to Florida, hoping for a favorable judge. The podcast also unpacks legal concepts like service rules and anti-SLAPP defenses that could impact the case. A deep dive into the complexities of jurisdiction and Melania's arguments makes for an intriguing legal drama.

Elliott Abrams, former U.S. special envoy to Venezuela and a seasoned foreign policy official, joins to critique the Trump administration's approach to Venezuela. He highlights the lack of a democracy plan, calling it an oil-driven strategy rather than one aimed at genuine democratic reform. Abrams advocates for supporting exiled leaders and challenges the U.S. readiness to manage Venezuela's future. The discussion raises important questions about the intertwining of U.S. interests and regional politics, delving into the implications for international law.

The Chief Justice's latest report is slammed for being superficial and lacking substance. Critics point out major omissions, particularly Trump's attacks on the judiciary. The shadow docket’s consequences for backdoor rulings in favor of Trump raise eyebrows. Misleading statistics obscure the true case loads and trends, showcasing a shift in the types of cases since Trump's presidency. The overall takeaway? A concerning trend of the Court allegedly catering to presidential power over justice.

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.

The discussion dives into the intriguing intersection of cocaine trafficking and Trump's ambitions in Venezuela. It raises questions about the real motives behind indicting Maduro—oil or drugs? With insights into Venezuela's vast oil reserves and ties to Citgo, tensions with Russia surface. The show scrutinizes Trump's associates eyeing Citgo assets and the troubling implications of regime change without a solid plan. Historical parallels highlight the risks of past interventions, leaving listeners questioning the accountability of U.S. involvement.

The discussion dives into the U.S. strategy for Venezuela's oil, focusing on claims of unlawful action without congressional approval. The hosts explore potential distractions from the Epstein files and criticize the administration's ties to Big Oil. They analyze Jack Smith's compelling testimony establishing Trump's alleged conspiracy against the U.S. and discuss the implications of a military takeover without a post-occupation plan. Throughout, the urgency for Congress to reclaim its war powers resonates, alongside mounting legal vulnerabilities for Trump.

In a new federal appellate court filing, the Trump Administration and DOJ is being accused of possibly committing crimes or fraud on the court to strip it of any attorney-client privilege and avoid judge sanctions up to criminal contempt from being imposed on them. Michael Popok reports on the ACLU’s new brief to the DC federal appellate court to support Chief Judge Boesberg and get him back on track on determining if Kristie Noem and or Emil Bove (now a federal judge) among others, committed criminal contempt, and if DOJ lawyers should be referred to to the Bar for sanctions against their law licenses. Check out The Popok Firm at: https://thepopokfirm.com Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turns out misleading a federal judge by telling her that the FEDERAL RESERVE HAS NO MONEY to justify not complying with her injunction to not put a Congressional agency devoted to protecting the consumer, is a very BAD thing. Michael Popok reports on a new order from Judge Amy Berman Jackson in which she calls out Trump’s “Darth Vader” Russ Vought’s roll in “starving” by claiming the Fed is busted, to protect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from being put through the wood chipper. Sundays For Dogs: Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/LEGALAF or use code LEGALAF at checkout. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join a special holiday night edition of Legal AF Podcast with hosts Popok and KFA, including a special guest on the front lines of fighting for the rule of law. Jack Smith’s video is released and its a knock out punch to Trump’s presidency; Trump tries to pardon Election deniers convicted of state crimes using his old High School roommate as her lawyer; and the DOJ suddenly finds another 5 MILLION lost Epstein Files. Get 30% Off your Legal AF Substack Subscription! https://michaelpopok.substack.com/holiday30off Support Our Sponsors: Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Delete Me: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://deleteme.com/LEGALAF and use promo code LEGALAF at checkout. Dose Daily: Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/LEGALAF or entering LEGALAF at checkout. Learn more about Michael Dougherty: https://www.michaelforag.com/ Learn more about the Popok Firm: https://thepopokfirm.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should a sitting federal judge affiliated with Trump be impeached and removed for his role in allowing a corrupt Trump official to join the Administration? Those are some of the questions being asked today based on new reporting from MS-NOW that then senior DOJ Official Emil Bove (now Judge Bove) was handed an internal FBI and DOJ memo that disclosed that Border Czar Tom Homan was caught in a $50,000 bribe undercover sting operation, and then did nothing about it, allowing Trump to grant Homan security clearance. Michael Popok takes a hard look at Bove’s actions and what should happen next, as the Trump Administration embarks on yet another scandal cover up. Check out The Popok Firm at: https://thepopokfirm.com Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices