Legal Arguments

Treasury Defends Trump Coin Despite Legal Restrictions

Treasury Defends Minting a $1 Trump Coin Despite 1866 Law, a situation that’s certainly stirring up a lot of discussion, and for good reason. It’s a tangled web of legal arguments, political maneuvers, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of public opinion. The core issue? There’s a long-standing federal law, specifically 31 U.S. Code 5112, that seems pretty clear: no coin can bear the image of a living former or current President. Yet, here we are, seemingly staring down the barrel of a potential Trump dollar coin.

The Treasury’s defense, as I understand it, hinges on the circulating collectible coin redesign act.… Continue reading

“Bizarre”: Legal experts warn Trump’s Supreme Court argument is a “massive tactical blunder” “Weak” filing is littered with “arguments that have largely been picked apart,” legal experts say

As I reflect on the recent news surrounding Trump’s Supreme Court argument, I can’t help but find it both perplexing and concerning. Legal experts have warned that this filing is a massive tactical blunder, filled with weak arguments that have already been picked apart. It’s astonishing to see just how flimsy these arguments are and how little substance they hold.

One thing that strikes me is the lack of actual legal arguments put forth by Trump’s team. Instead, we see a slew of statements that seem more designed to appeal to his base than to present a coherent legal case. Phrases like “Trump hating Judge” or “Presidential immunity” may rouse his supporters, but they do little to bolster his legal standing.… Continue reading