LIVE: Trump Midterm RIGGING THREAT is BLOWN WIDE OPEN | The Weekend Show
From MeidasTouch
The discussion centers on the growing concerns of election subversion in the U.S. as evidenced by Donald Trump's calls for nationalizing elections, which raises alarms about authoritarianism and threats to democracy amidst ongoing legal challenges and political unrest. Guest Sir Michael Popo, a trial lawyer and legal commentator, examines the implications of these developments, drawing parallels to historical dictatorships.
Key Takeaways
- Dictatorships thrive on 'elections' that aren't really elections—US teeters on similar ground.
- Trump's election subversion tactics face a weary judiciary; judges now emboldened against prior intimidation.
- State control of elections was designed to prevent federal overreach, yet Trump pushes for nationalization.
- Historic distrust of Washington shapes today's electoral landscape, revealing foundational fears still resonate.
- February isn't just for valentines; it's the countdown for midterms—ballot prep is in full swing.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Donald Trump (person)
- Michael Popo (person)
- Attorney General Pam Bondi (person)
- Department of Justice (company)
- Supreme Court (company)
- Vladimir Putin (person)
- FBI (company)
- Legal AF (company)
- Governor Gavin Newsom (person)
- Georgia (location)
- ACLU (company)
- Texas (location)
- Midas Touch Network (company)
- California (location)
- Substack (product)
- Mother Jones (media)
- Intersection podcast (media)
- Shopify (product)
- Smartmatic (company)
- Dominion (company)