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Trump Cabinet gets INSTANT REPUDIATION in TARIFF RULING

2025-08-31 News & Politics
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Appeals Court Overrules Trump Cabinet Pleas, Strikes Down Global Tariffs as Unlawful

Discover how the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals swiftly dismissed last-minute emergency pleas from Trump's cabinet, reaffirming that presidential tariff powers under IEPA were unlawful. This analysis details the administration's failed attempt to stop the ruling and shift blame for emerging economic distress.

Short Summary

  • The Appeals Court seemingly expedited its ruling after cabinet officials begged them to avoid humiliating the administration immediately before Labor Day.
  • The final ruling confirmed that Trump's invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) to set tariffs was unauthorized and illegal.
  • Administration figures attempted to set up the judiciary as a political scapegoat for failing economic indicators like stagflation.

This segment covers the immediate fallout when Trump officials tried—and failed—to preemptively stop a negative ruling on the administration's global tariffs. Learn why the court ruled quickly, the core constitutional arguments used regarding taxing power, and how the cabinet immediately sought to redirect public accountability.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s Cabinet getting instant repudiation from the Appeals Court after they sent letters begging the Court not to humiliate them with an adverse ruling. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@RonaldMa-bk9ti 2025-08-31

The court doesn't embarrass America. Trump does.

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@DeludedIllustrations 2025-08-31

It's not only embarrassing to have such a stupid leader it's also dangerous.

1.5k 38 replies
@WilliamPriceKing 2025-08-31

He’s not a negotiator or deal maker, he’s an extortionist.

1.1k 43 replies
@LPW-e9o 2025-08-31

Now they’re worrying about “embarrassment “. That is so precious….that horse is so out of the barn….and the barn is on fire!

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@AnneD-r1s 2025-08-31

Let's be honest. The embarrassment to the United States did not start with the court ruling. It started when Trump came into power, and went further downhill on "Liberation Day"...

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@lisaviviano1076 2025-08-31

Worrying about the embarrassment to the US is a little late, isn't it?

570 6 replies
@NemencioRas 2025-08-31

The world has no obligation to sell/buy products to/from the USA.

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@briangoble681 2025-08-31

EXTORTION!!! it a crime!! jail him!!

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@12345682900 2025-08-31

HOW MUCH MORE WILL AMERICA PUT UP WITH? FDJT!

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