Trump Succumbs and Lets Press Back In Without an Appeals Fight!!!
Summary
Michael Popok analyzes the legal battle between the Trump administration and CNN, MS Now, and Politico after their White House press credentials were revoked. He details Judge Kelly’s temporary restraining order, which cited due process violations for the lack of prior notice and evidence supporting national security claims. The episode covers the administration’s delayed compliance and the White House press director’s affidavit claiming the badges were restored within hours of the order. Popok argues the government is avoiding an immediate appeal to the appellate court, betting on a favora…
Topics discussed
White House press ops file declaration on credential delay
Context: Trump vs. the Free Press and 1st Amendment stakes
Judge Kelly's hearing: Dismissing national security claims
Due process violations: Lack of notice and fair warning
Issuance of the 8-page Temporary Restraining Order
Explaining TRO vs. Preliminary Injunction standards
Immediate violation: Press cut feed and denied entry
DOJ and White House counsel's role in the ban
Sponsor segment: Lisa Mattress promotion
Next steps: Preliminary injunction and permanent injunction
Timeline of events: CNN and MS Now denied entry
Media response: Pool reporting and solidarity statements
Emergency court notice and DOJ response deadline
Analysis of Micah Stoporich's affidavit timeline
Badges restored and lack of challenge to affidavit
Upcoming briefing schedule and need for evidence
Why the administration has not appealed yet
Strategic calculation: Avoiding bad law on 5th Amendment
Conclusion: The lunacy of banning mainstream media
Promotion: Legal AF Substack and Morning AF
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