Episode 276 | Find Me an Adversary

In episode 276 of Clean Up on Aisle 45, hosts Allison Gill and Harry Dunn dive into a series of high-stakes legal developments involving Donald Trump and his allies. The episode opens with a deep dive into Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, where a federal judge has sought outside counsel to determine if the court has jurisdiction—highlighting the absence of an adversarial party, a problem previously seen in the Michael Flynn case. The hosts draw parallels to the ongoing motion to vacate the Oath Keepers’ charges, emphasizing the recurring need for third-party amici to preserve judicial integrity. They then examine a split ruling on restitution refunds for January 6th defendants, focusing on Judge Beryl Howell’s denial of a refund to Proud Boys member Nicholas Oaks due to lack of a pending appeal, contrasting it with earlier rulings that granted refunds to others with active appeals. The episode continues with a detailed breakdown of the Second Circuit’s rejection of Trump’s request for an en banc rehearing in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case, underscoring the court’s dismissal of his presidential immunity claim. The hosts also cover the health update on Rudy Giuliani, who is hospitalized in critical but stable condition due to pneumonia and respiratory complications linked to his exposure at Ground Zero, while reflecting on the political hypocrisy of Republicans opposing healthcare for 9/11 responders and veterans despite their own rhetoric on law and order. The episode closes with a call to action for patrons to attend a fundraising concert in Los Angeles to support Democratic candidates in key California races.