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The Most Brazen and Corrupt Heist in American History (GG Crossover!)

Aug 1, 2026 · 49m

Summary

Hosts Thomas and Lydia introduce a four-part mini-series on the "slush fund" lawsuit, where Donald Trump sued the IRS over leaked tax returns. This first episode dissects the original complaint, highlighting Trump’s absurd claims of $10 billion in damages and his attempt to manipulate the statute of limitations. The hosts analyze the legal contradictions, such as the President suing his own executive branch, and note the judge’s appointment of outside counsel to address jurisdictional concerns.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Stamps.com Intro: Late episode apology and crossover preview Hosts introduce the Trump vs. IRS lawsuit topic Sponsor: Resorts World New York City Analyzing the complaint: Charles Littlejohn and false light Statute of limitations and the 'discovery' date Sponsor: Resorts World New York City Damages claimed: $10 billion and Alejandro Brito Judge Williams' suspicion and appointment of amicus curiae Sponsor: Mint Mobile Outro: Teasing parts 2-4 and Patreon support
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