GG79: Blanche v. Taint
Summary
Hosts Thomas and Lydia, joined by attorney Matt Cameron, analyze Judge Kathleen Williams’ dismissal of Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS. They discuss how the ruling exposes the lack of adversarial controversy since Trump controls the executive branch defendants. The episode highlights the absurdity of the "anti-weaponization fund" settlement and Blanche’s claim that "there is no judge" after the voluntary dismissal.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Camel Beach and OnDeck
Intro: Judge Gavalin and the Todd Blanche rivalry
Recap: The teaser and footnote reading
Background: Littlejohn's plea and tax disclosure
The Lawsuit: Trump sues IRS and Treasury
The Settlement: Anti-weaponization fund and dismissal
Legal Theory: Case or controversy and adverseness
Executive Control: Trump as master of the suit
Executive Order 14215 and lack of defense
Comparison to Siegel v. Vilsack settlement
Ethics: Epstein, Blanche, and bar complaints
Outro: Preview of Part Four
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