Strict Scrutiny

Trump's Legal Defense is Dumb AF

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Leah, Melissa, and Kate get up to date on the various cases against former President Trump and analyze the arguments being brought in his defense. Plus, they preview the First Amendment cases the Supreme Court will hear this week-- including one about the legality of trademarking the phrase "Trump Too Small." 

  • Read about the guilty pleas from Kenneth Chesebro, Sidney Powell, and Jenna Ellis
  • Read the NYT on Amy Coney Barrett's remarks at the University of Minnesota and Clarence Thomas's RV loan
  • Read The Washington Post on Judge James Ho's speech to The Heritage Foundation

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