Mark Meadows's surprising testimony in federal court may have unintended consequences for both himself and former President Donald Trump. While Meadows claimed he was simply doing his job as Trump's chief of staff, his testimony potentially points to Trump's involvement in the pressure campaign to overturn the 2020 election. By asserting that he was acting on Trump's direction, Meadows may have inadvertently tied their actions together in the eyes of prosecutors. This undermines Trump's ability to distance himself from the situation, as Meadows is effectively saying he was not acting independently. While Meadows has not made any deals with prosecutors, his testimony could still be used to demonstrate Trump's central role in the alleged criminal conspiracy. It remains to be seen how this testimony will impact Meadows's bid to have his case moved to federal court and whether Trump will face legal consequences as a result.