John Sauer
Mentioned in 26 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
U.S. Solicitor General under the Trump administration who represents the federal government in cases before the Supreme Court. He has argued on behalf of the Trump administration in high-profile cases involving tariffs, removal powers, and Second Amendment issues. Legal commentators have scrutinized his arguments, with some critics questioning whether his positions reflect Trump's political interests rather than independent legal judgment.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
John Solomon Reports · Apr 8, 2026
Negotiating with Shadows: Retired CIA Officer Sam Faddis on Iran's Ten-Point Plan and Middle Eastern Tensions
“Legal architect of Missouri v. Biden case while serving as Solicitor General of Missouri”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 3, 2026
The Best Weekend Talk Show In America April Week One Hour One
“Argued for Trump administration position on birthright citizenship case at Supreme Court oral arguments”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 2, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 980: Freeing Tina Peters; Fighting Back Against CAIR Curriculums In In Texas Schools
“Argued Trump administration position on birthright citizenship before Supreme Court; presented originalist 14th Amendment interpretation”
Political Gabfest · Apr 2, 2026
"Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof"
“Argued Trump administration's position on birthright citizenship, claiming historical ambiguity on domicile”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 2, 2026
Oh My God I Hate The Left
“Attorney arguing Trump administration position on birthright citizenship before Supreme Court”
VINCE · Apr 2, 2026
SCOTUS’ Most Consequential Case in Years | Episode 259
“Argued government position on 14th Amendment jurisdiction clause and birthright citizenship before Supreme Court”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Broadway Memories, Trump’s Address on Iran, Supreme Court Recap
“Defended administration position on birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments”
Morning Joe · Apr 2, 2026
'I don't think it was a sell': Richard Haass on why Trump didn't make the case for war in Iran
“Argued Trump administration's birthright citizenship case before Supreme Court; faced skeptical questioning from justices”
The Daily · Apr 2, 2026
The Supreme Court Takes On Birthright Citizenship
“Argues the administration's case to reinterpret the 14th Amendment and restrict birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
Episode 5265: Making Sure We Keep The Mass Deportations A Priority Heading Into The Midterms
“Presented oral arguments before Supreme Court challenging birthright citizenship for illegal aliens”
Deadline: White House · Apr 1, 2026
"Donald Trump's political coalition is fraying"
“Presented arguments for ending birthright citizenship at Supreme Court, faced skepticism from justices”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Apr 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Argued administration's case for ending birthright citizenship at Supreme Court oral arguments”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Apr 1, 2026
Preview: A Blowout for Birthright Citizenship at SCOTUS
“Presented government's arguments defending Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship”
Advisory Opinions · Apr 1, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
“Argued for the administration's position on birthright citizenship executive order”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
Episode 5263/5264: Historial Morning SCOTUS Hearing Arguments On Birthright Citizenship; Trump Live In The Courtroom
“Argued for the government position that birthright citizenship requires lawful domicile of parents”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 1, 2026
Who's Your Daddy? I'm Your Daddy.
“Argued for Trump administration's position on birthright citizenship, advocating for domicile-based interpretation”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 31, 2026
Episode 5260: Hegseth And Cain Hold Press Briefing; Updates On The War In Iran
“Representing U.S. government in Supreme Court argument on 14th Amendment birthright citizenship”
Law and Chaos · Mar 13, 2026
Ep 212 — Trump Comes Up With Magical Insurance Plan To Make Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz
“Seeking Supreme Court emergency relief to deport 350,000 Haitians with TPS status”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 28, 2026
Yes, Supreme Court Decisions Really Matter
“Current Solicitor General under Trump; criticized for arguments appearing to originate from Trump rather than legal judgment”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Feb 14, 2026
Virginia is for Loving Liberal Policy, Tariffs on Trial at SCOTUS & Save America Act heads to the Senate Week In Review
“U.S. Solicitor General arguing for Trump administration's tariff authority at Supreme Court oral arguments”
Law and Chaos · Feb 10, 2026
Ep 203 — The Fifth Circuit Goes Full Korematsu
“Solicitor General requesting Supreme Court GVR (Grant, Vacate, Remand) to overturn Bannon's contempt conviction retroactively.”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 26, 2026
S7: Will the Court Actually Push Back Against Trump’s Unlawful Firings?
“Solicitor General arguing for Trump administration in removal and Second Amendment cases before Supreme Court”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 7, 2026
Supreme Court poised to rule on tariffs, birthright citizenship and more
“Arguing Trump's cases before Supreme Court; committed to following Supreme Court orders on birthright citizenship.”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 15, 2025
S7: SCOTUS Is About to Turbocharge Presidential Power
“Solicitor General arguing for Trump administration; criticized for vague constitutional reasoning and avoiding limiting principles.”
The Oath and The Office · Dec 11, 2025
Trump’s Supreme Court Power Grab (with Leah Litman)
“Solicitor general; argued for expanded presidential firing power during FTC oral argument”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 10, 2025
S7: Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
“Argued tariffs case for administration; made inconsistent claims about tariff authority and economic impacts”