'An America that you won’t recognize’: Legal scholar Kermit Roosevelt III on SCOTUS and Project 2025

The Supreme Court’s latest term revealed just how fundamentally the ultraconservative supermajority has changed the dynamics on the court, as well as how dire its ethics issues are. The justices, however, seem to believe they’re above reproach. “The only way to take the Supreme Court back in the near term is actually court expansion,” Kermit Roosevelt III, Constitutional Law scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, tells Ali Velshi. It’s a critical moment for the country and the judiciary alike, with Republicans using the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 playbook to prepare for a possible second Trump term. Roosevelt adds that if they succeed, “it’s going to be an America you won’t recognize.”
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#Trump #SCOTUS #Project2025

[@patcomerford5596]

SCOTUS has lost all credibility.

[@williammoore841]

Just in your mind

[@loue-black]

It's time for an Executive Decision...DISSOLVE THE SUPREME COURT

[@brendansparks1511]

@@williammoore841 At least he has a mind, but you...

[@ausername8699]

Only to you wicked leftists.

[@joelclaus288]

ausername8699 Are you sad?

[@cathiehutcheson6556]

Like prosecutors and police officers who tamper with evidence to get convictions, perhaps every judge the Federalist Society and the Heritage Foundation should be investigated on their rulings to see what laws they have broken.

[@tomhenshaw552]

arrested under emergency law. people in positions are being paid off as we speak. when fascists go for power its an all in. they only understand violence.

[@Lula2979]

Tax law violations too

[@Lula2979]

Perhaps insurance law violations as well

[@genedaniels4660]

America is a country that we don’t recognize now! The absurd authoritarian ruling by the extreme right wing scotus giving a president absolute immunity is another step towards accomplishing the extreme right wing agenda for taking control of the government!

[@53merlin]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RDWCreationsLLC]

People take life and liberties for granted. Dont.

[@ecurewitz]

Conservatives are making sure they are going away

[@dennisreed3382]

As long as democrats control your life, you don't have liberty. Everyone of them elected goes after your constitutional rights.

[@pvw732]

Or... "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." (hard to know who said that first)

[@mooseheadjack1]

@@dennisreed3382 what constitutional rights are Dems trying to take away?

[@karlk9316]

Citizens have to know far, far more about the their civics: the structure of our federal and state governments, the principles of governance gleaned by the Founding Fathers from thousands of years of history, including their historical mistakes and successes.

[@abesapien9930]

It won't be an "alternate" America--it will CEASE to be America.

[@rileylabski]

Not without a knock down drag out fight, it won't.

[@abesapien9930]

@@rileylabski HEAR!! HEAR!!!!

[@rcox54321]

Isn’t it interesting that Presidents can break the law, Congress members can break the law, but somehow Supreme Court Justices cannot break the law? Their Constitutional role is to interpret the law, not create it. They are supposed to follow the Constitution, not create their own version. Clearly this court has gone rogue, has an agenda and has now engaged in legal malpractice. When does it become unlawful? Because until their latest immunity ruling, no one was supposed to be above the law. So, why do they seem to be? And if they’re not, how are they held criminally accountable?

[@noam65]

Tax evasion for not reporting past bribes as income.

[@jacquelinekeddy6212]

Supreme court not only changed the constitution regarding Presidents, they made their change to constitution retroactive!!!!!!

[@anthonymccarthy4164]

Give the Roberts Courts Republican-fascists a chance and they'll put themselves above possibility of prosecution.

[@canilernproto3018]

The supreme court is the highest in the land. The only thing they answer to is force.

[@johnglasgow8784]

So the court is rogue because you and MSNBC don’t agree with their rulings? Elections have consequences. That’s life. I’m sure if it was liberal you be telling conservatives to live with it. 🙄. Remember Trump was elected by millions of moderate democrats. Now they are mad after they voted for it. Trump could not have won without moderates from both parties, just like all elections. My party needs to stop crying, move on and concentrate on getting Biden removed so we at least have a chance to win the election. Because the moderates are leaning toward Trump again.

[@angelaadams3615]

LETS GO AMERICA ‼️‼️‼️ WE'VE GOT TO GET 60+ MAJOR IN THE SENATE TO BE ABLE TO VOTE YES FOR "EXPANDING THE COURT"💙💙💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙 ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR AMERICA💯💯💯

[@abrakkehakka1357]

Actually not. One of the POTUS official duties is to appoint justices… So he can do that. Appointing justices without congress approval is illegal… so he can do that too according to this SCOTUS ruling. The SCOTUS own defense to their ruling is that the POTUS must be able to take bold actions to govern, not having to contemplate if those acts are legal or illegal. It is however an unethical act if you think the POTUS shouldn’t be immune.

[@angelaadams3615]

@@abrakkehakka1357 Well, expanding now won't help that ruling, but the new term can give way to new decisions that will hopefully stop some bleeding...

[@spidalack]

Expanding does nothing. Adding term limits does.

[@angelaadams3615]

@@spidalack I disagree...

[@LostintheTwilightZone]

@@abrakkehakka1357 Congress can expand the number of Justices on the court. It is the constitution that congress has that power. To add or subtract the number of Justices. Then Biden would make nominations to fill those new vacancies!!! THAT is how the system works!!!

[@vinhlg]

Term limit needs to be applied to any Supreme Court judge.

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

Better to make oaths of office have teeth and attainder!

[@annowens5019]

BOTH?

[@burtonkephart6239]

Conservatives have been saying this for decades . As well as for senators and congress

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

@@burtonkephart6239 no they haven’t! Don’t lie. Americans are not stupid, only MAGAts are!

[@thaisboyd]

Rovember, 11/5/24. Oust Trump on his butt

[@markcosenza3274]

I understand your frustration, Biden's Dementia and poll numbers aren't improving!😂😂

[@rachelmabe7958]

​@@markcosenza3274you're the dumb one and have no idea what your talking about!! 😂😂

[@NoemiGarza-h1i]

@@markcosenza3274oh they will be there don’t you worry just hope on board.

[@markcosenza3274]

@@NoemiGarza-h1i 1 week on KZbin? How's the weather in Beijing?

[@roberttewoldemedhin2150]

​@@markcosenza3274It must have hurt when you got told the same thing, which is still pathetic.

[@emmanuelwinner4149]

The only strategy to prevent this we have right now is: Vote Democratic, up and down ballot. Vote Democratic no matter who the nominee is! Vote Democratic election after election, until MAGA is crushed, the Federalist Society collapses, the Heritage Foundation closes its doors for good! Vote Democratic. Your Constitution, your democratic republic, your rights and liberties, are all at risk if you don't.

[@waverideraus4882]

winning the election is only a band aid on this, and kicking it down the road. There will need to be something further actions done to prevent them regrouping and resurfacing

[@elizabethohalloran200]

Spot on!👍💙💙💙

[@NoemiGarza-h1i]

@emmanuelwinner4149 yes voting but that’s not the end of it they are going to fight so prepare yourself. Cuz they want to win and we the people need to stop them

[@whooley8782]

It's just insane that a majority of Americans identify with Democratic policies, and yet we have all these minority Rethuglikkkans lording it over the majority.

[@jjnelson3232]

100 percent correct...

[@dsiepiela6449]

Didn’t we all just witness 6 justices giving aide and comfort to an insurrectionist?!?!! The Supreme Court has started Project 2025 and fascism.

[@jburton8594]

Vote for a democratic and independent majority in Congress to reform SCOTUS!

[@dsiepiela6449]

@@jburton8594 Register voters! Every day! Every where!

[@jtb8155]

@dsiepiela6449 Absolutely. Unless we stop Trump, project 2025 is already happening.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

That’s the problem with dictatorial governments- it’s promising until it’s too late and it no longer works for you. Post-Mussolini Italy finally knew. If you can’t see the con, then you are the target.

[@1kewlglamma]

CON is the key word..

[@ziziroberts8041]

Term Limits For All. They're all SERVICE positions. Age Limits For All. Retirement age 70, and then ask yourself what you can do for your country as a VOLUNTEER.

[@ufo_vid9694]

Joe has been in politics for over 50 years just like he's mentor Senator and Grand Wizard Robert Byrd.

[@omelborpon3159]

Nicely stated. SC Justices elected by the people with term limits.

[@mooseheadjack1]

@@ufo_vid9694more lies from the cult

[@RegebroRepairs]

Yeah, well, that can't happen unless Democrats win every single election. So make that happen first, THEN you can discuss how to fix the constitution.

[@cindyabraham5503]

@@ufo_vid9694he wasn’t a Grand Wizard. If you’re going to defame someone, make sure you get your facts right.

[@user-li9hw4vi8z]

ANYONE THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH TRUMP I DON'T LIKE. THANK YOU.

[@t.r.campbell6585]

You are kind of painting with a very broad brush, aren’t you. Please seek professional help for your hatred in your bitterness. Schedule yourself for a three day evaluation and then avail yourself of treatment. Such bitterness and hatred is unhealthy and not normal. Please seek psychiatric help.

[@Legenddjt]

Good we don’t like you either

[@lostagain2992]

Banana republic minion🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jazflux]

@@lostagain2992I feel bad for your dog

[@lostagain2992]

@@jazflux Don’t. He lives better than most hoomins.

[@Dwight-rx9eh]

Thanks for bulldogging this story. Everyone needs to know the implications here.

[@DavidJ222]

Project 2025 was written by people who read George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, and thought to themselves "this sounds like paradise."

[@michaelhapgood782]

You don't even know what's in it.

[@honestbusiness1371]

What happened to Republican Party? Supporting an Hitler quoting convicted criminal. Vote BLUE and save the America and the Republican Party from itself.

[@DavidJ222]

​@@michaelhapgood782 I've read it. It's a blueprint for subverting our Constitution.

[@DavidJ222]

​@michaelhapgood782 Our Constitution vs Project 2025. Pick a side.. Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the U.S Constitution is the world's longest surviving written charter of government. Its first three words-"We the People"-affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. For over two centuries the Constitution has remained in force because its framers wisely separated and balanced governmental powers to safeguard the interests of majority rule and minority rights, of liberty and equality, and of the federal and state governments. Since 1789 the Constitution has evolved through amendments to meet the changing needs of a nation now profoundly different from the 18th-century world in which its creators lived.. More than two centuries after its ratification, the U.S. Constitution remains a vital and living document, strengthened by amendments, serving as both guide and protector of U.S. citizens and their elected officials. It has survived civil war, economic depressions, assassinations, and even terrorist attacks, to remain a source of wisdom and inspiration. The creation of the U.S. Constitution depended upon the knowledge, experience, and dedication of its framers, just as its endurance depends upon the knowledge and experience of each succeeding generation of Americans. For this reason, it is important for us to learn and understand the governing principles of our nation, set forth in the Constitution. I love the fact that the first 3 words of our Constitution are "we the people." This affirms that the government of the United States, exists to serve its citizens. Honor our Constitution, and protect it at all cost, the same way it exists to protect us. Semper Fi...🇺🇸.

[@charlemetterobinson5754]

​@@michaelhapgood782I'm from Lafayette, Louisiana and the dude who wrote this document is from my town. The time of the Gentiles is over Yahweh will not let you keep punishing his people Jacob shall rise.

[@suemccord2633]

HOLD THE LINE! President Joe Biden Is A Good Decent Man Doing An Excellent Job With His Exceptional Administration! 4MoreYears Biden/ Harris. Calmly Getting It Done For All Americans 🎉HOLD THE LINE!❤

[@Vbluevital]

Exposing Project 2025 is mandatory information for all. More specifics please, much more! Great Gratitude Velshi!

[@FranklinWilson-ev9dq]

THEY SOLD THEIR SOULS, SO EASILY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobbart4198]

They're Republicans, and that's what Republicans do ... no surprise to me !

[@annowens5019]

YES They Did. AND Then Sold Us Along With THEIR SOULS

[@davkatjenn]

Definitely. You know that Thomas is not the only excrement on the take.

[@FranklinWilson-ev9dq]

@@davkatjenn far from it, apparently!

[@takkmoran9770]

Contributors to Project 2025 must look to Putin and Kim with total admiration.

[@petercullen9880]

As they are looking at two bum cheeks and butt hole.

[@53merlin]

Sheep🤣🤣

[@DeepVerma728]

Yes

[@geofflepper3207]

​@@53merlin Says someone who is a devout member of the extremist MAGA cult that worships the constantly crying toddler clown grifter. Consider taking a good long look at the mirror. Every accusation that a MAGA member makes is a confession.

[@williammoore841]

No way you could know Becca se you have not read it

[@lacecurtainirish]

Thank you for breaking this down. I’ve been trying to explain this to people but they don’t want to believe how dangerous this situation is.

[@annowens5019]

@@lacecurtainirish" .. Trying To Explain This .... " Absolutely CORRECT! TRUMP Had No Business In The EXECUTIVE OFFICE.This Is NOT About SIDE or PARTIES. This is about the Future and the Fate Of AMERICAN Values, Morals Beliefs BEHAVIOR And CONDUCT. VOTE THE BLUE TICKET And DEMAND CHANGE.

[@matthewsteele8448]

Lol imagine regurgitating corporate propaganda and expecting other people to listen to you. What a waste of a life

[@immortalasirpa6006]

Power corrupts. Religion corrupts absolutely.

[@rambleon2838]

The fact that Leo and his king making protegees on the SC are all hailing from private prep schools run by the Catholic Church should be of concern. They all pull on the same church bell. The reshaping of the Constitution by theocracy and a few king makers without the process the constitution has provided is alarming and looks more like Iran today than what the Founding Father's had envisioned.

[@karlk9316]

Marxism is a secular religion, that projects the downside of the human mind.

[@LostintheTwilightZone]

@@rambleon2838 *than

[@rambleon2838]

@@LostintheTwilightZone I had it right the first time, lol. Thanks.

[@lukeyznaga7627]

Term limits should NEVER BE unconstitutional. That is the FIRST LAW OR RULE that must be changed, very soon.

[@Mustapha1963]

That would require amending the Constitution. I take no position for or against such an effort but merely point out the process.

[@warrenjoseph76]

And for the house and Senate and other federal level court appointees also

[@keepinganopenmind8216]

Wrong not two parties fighting to control the court. One party us controling the courtt the orher party just wants a fair and balanced court void of right wing craziness...

[@rachelmabe7958]

Exactly

[@RegebroRepairs]

It's parties trying to control the country. One wants to destroy it, the other wants to save it.

[@olorin4317]

Fifteen year term limits would force the retirement of Thomas, Alito, and Roberts… just saying.

[@markcosenza3274]

Dream on ! 😂😂 The new Miss Maryland is a dude!😂😂

[@stevestoll3124]

With a Trump win in November that would make it so that he would fill those seats.

[@geofflepper3207]

​@@markcosenza3274 Do you always struggle so much to stay remotely on topic? You really should get that problem checked out.

[@markcosenza3274]

@@geofflepper3207 Thanks for following! I'll try since I know you adore me!

[@anniehuckerby9281]

Another reason Trump must not win!

[@gilbertsatchell6866]

Thank you Kermit Roosevelt lll, rational minds are always welcome. I am so weary from the bozo circus we have been exposed to.

[@deborahmuller7559]

Law students and Law Professors should protest, really what the court has done is too extreme to be allowed.

[@CollinTee]

I was taken aback by the fact that Chump did not admit that project 2025 was his idea, especially considering he felt empowered by a Supreme Court ruling granting him immunity. Back in 2016, he was sure he would overthrow our government by instructing the Proud Boys to stand back and stand by.

[@craiglammers7177]

It would be a Presidential Act to appoint 4 justices immediately.

[@illawarriorhill70]

Expanding the SC requires Congressional approval.

[@hubrisonics9517]

Project 2025 should be called Project 1125. That was the year during which the Unholy Crusades began.

[@PUFFYADDERSONSFakeNewsAN-qv4ku]

this is SCARY and UNAMERICAN!

[@Blitznstitch2]

Lenard Leo: a rich guy that gets to determine how our govt works. We need separation between rich money donors and the politicians

[@jcc9549]

We had that. Then Roberts court allowed Citizens United to stand and now we have unlimited money in politics. It’s so gross.

[@whooley8782]

Love Kermit Roosevelt III. He wrote a great book called "The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story." It shines a light on the attempts to distort our nation's founding and critiques "the standard story" of our history. It illuminates how racist that story is and how hurtful to our future ability to overcome our misconceptions about history. A great quote from the book is this: "When you're used to privilege, equality feels like oppression."

[@karenmartinez8176]

Vote Biden/Harris 2024. Blue wave through house and senate. 💙💙💙💙

[@honestbusiness1371]

What happened to Republican Party? Supporting an Hitler quoting convicted criminal. Vote BLUE and save the America and the Republican Party from itself.

[@Sir_Galahad777]

Never happen we the people want actual change not the same ol uniparty we always end up with.

[@AstronautMarsSun]

@@Sir_Galahad777We don’t want a dictator Ivan

[@ericjohnson8001]

Then you really don't want Biden's "Committee" that's been running the presidency for3 years

[@ericjohnson8001]

You're going to drown in that Blue Wave

[@invictus3598]

What do they call you when you help a traitor to America avoid justice?!

[@BlueDove968]

SCOTUS!

[@lukeyznaga7627]

why isn't this truth be told more loudly all around america? why haven't the newspapers and other news organizations talked about this?!

[@Oshiiiiiiiiiiii]

Corporate media CEOs all donate to Trump. watch Meidas Touch latest video with Waco in the title for slide showing this

[@rachelmabe7958]

80-90% of mainstream media is owned by the Heritage foundation and the federalist society! It's ridiculous how they've deceived the American people ever since 2016 about Trump.

[@tonysim01]

Because they are owned by the billionaires who want Project 2025 to happen

[@NoemiGarza-h1i]

@lukeyznaga7627 they are all afraid orange mango will attack them if he wins.

[@whooley8782]

Did you see that the CEO's of all the major media companies are Trumpfsky supporters. That's why.........

[@beaurousseau2825]

We are already in a America we don't recognize

[@dianeleirer9878]

An 18 year term for a Supreme Court justice seems too long.

[@NoemiGarza-h1i]

@dianeleier9878 it is maybe 10 years

[@dianeleirer9878]

@@NoemiGarza-h1i 🤞🏼

[@harrygearhart4520]

Because it is too long! I'd say 8 years just like POTUS.

[@dianeleirer9878]

@@harrygearhart4520 Yes, I was thinking the same thing.

[@NoemiGarza-h1i]

@@dianeleirer9878 well maybe 3 terms of 4 yrs cuz they got to know every case load.

[@popcornanytime7414]

I wish he would also tell why this is on MSNBC and not prime time news.

[@HeroSlash66]

Lot of Russian bots that support project 2025

[@tonyduffy7441]

Odd isn't it that the pro 2025 agenda 'people' are instantly the first to comment of videos like this..

[@duncanmcgoo4891]

Lot of Chinese bots support Biden

[@user-wh9vy2fx8y]

You fell for that Conspiracy Theory 😂

[@NFLZone420]

@@user-wh9vy2fx8yYou fell for Putin I mean trump☠️

[@williamstafford8248]

Liberals ties to China 🇨🇳 have been using BOT 🤖 chips MADE IN CHINA 🇨🇳. It’s well Documented

[@jeanettejenmeredithdohmen3386]

I think the reason it was life tenure was because back when the constitution was started people didn’t live very long and people didn’t retire. In 2024 people live a lot longer and most people want to retire and enjoy their retirement.

[@jwahl4263]

I think the reason the founding fathers gave them lifetime appointments was they believed it would be the best way to make them independent and be able to judge on the merits and intent of the law. That's how all judges should rule. If given term limits, could potentially go rogue knowing the term is coming to an end. Making deals behind closed doors. Such as highly favorable jobs for a specific ruling. And other issues. Making them elected positions for a period of time like the rest of government offices makes them beholden to certain voters for election and re-election. Not independent. Worked as it should for a while but didn't last. Number of reasons for that. I think the 2 biggest are: 1. Parties. Our founding fathers knew the dangers of forming parties. They had advised against ever forming a party but chose not to ban them. 2. Allowing the justices (or any judge) to accept gifts or do speaking engagements

[@mervyngreene6687]

EXACTLY! And, much more. The constitution did not make sure judges (and their decisions) were independent from undue interference by the executive and legislative parts of the government. It made them EQUAL to the two branches.

[@olorin4317]

The Extreme Court created an elected Tyrant. When they talk about the intent of founding fathers, I never imagined they meant the founders of ancient Greece.

[@markcosenza3274]

😂😂 Delusional much?😂😂

[@davidrebelo1168]

So if I understand correctly, we can expand the courts right now if so, why don’t we?

[@melindaunknown6411]

Election year

[@illawarriorhill70]

What does that have to do with it?

[@illawarriorhill70]

It requires congressional approval. Dems don't have the numbers.

[@broddr]

Expanding the Supreme Court requires an act of Congress. And it’s a foregone conclusion that Republicans would block that.

[@spidalack]

So at what point do you guys do something about these traitors? Asking as a friend.

[@broddr]

Federal judges have lifetime appointments. If Democrats control the House in 2025, then they could threaten the right wing Justices with embarrassment by Impeachment. McConnell and his fellow Republican “power before nation” cronies in the Senate would block any convictions. So it would only be an embarrassment in the history books, not actual change.

[@tectonictom]

it would be more accurate, and thereby more helpful, to inform people that the Federalist Society markets themselves by ‘claiming’ to be originalists. But while they do that, in-practice they promote legal actions and legislation that serves radical right empowerment and big business profiteering. The originalists claim should be routinely clarified to be a decoy and a ruse.

[@jburton8594]

This! What lying liars they are. The immunity decision proves that without a doubt! Nowhere in the text of the constitution does it explicitly state or even imply that the president is immune from prosecution!

[@broddr]

Exactly, Federalist Society members are only originalists when it suits their agenda and become pragmatists when that suits their interests.

[@charlesvigneron565]

Early today I bought Professor Roosevelt's audiobook after listening to this and it's well presented.

[@CaIypsoJ]

Term limits no matter who. No retirement salaries equivalent to working salaries for life no matter who.

[@frankbandera6591]

Are you referring to pensions that government employees get like teachers? 100% agree

[@NoemiGarza-h1i]

@@frankbandera6591yes but they have to do 25 years to get that pension.

[@frankbandera6591]

@@NoemiGarza-h1i So retiring at 55 or so and collecting a pension for 30 years or so?

[@CaIypsoJ]

​@@frankbandera6591 I was referring to any position that gets a full salary after retirement, which I believe is just a few. Most people only receive a fraction of their salary after retirement if they're lucky enough to have a pension. The vast majority of people rely on social security and savings if they have it. There must be a better system, because the current one leaves a lot of people behind.

[@MightyfireflyAndme]

When the chief executive of the military gives an illegal and unconstitutional order. It is up to the generals and the military to ignore and refuse to follow such orders. Therefore it reasons that if the supreme court fails to uphold the constitution and gives an illegal ruling, let every lower court do what is constitutionally right, and ignore their unconstitutional ruling and directives. Then allow the case to be appealed back up to the SCOTUS and let them try to defend each and every corrupt decision that they have to make on a case-by-case basis. The supreme court wants the lower court to do their dirty work for them. Don't do it. Let them get their own hands dirty and show the American people how corrupt they really are.

[@marywallace4086]

We have already seen how corrupt scotus is.

[@georgeralph8031]

I have nevevr been more fearful for our nation's very existence since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, when I was 10 years old...

[@NeilNBlome]

Change the rule to allow 4 more justices. Change the rules of the Senate to forbid any future changing of the Senate rules must have 75% votes in favor of the change. Enact direct election of SCOTUS justices. Term limits of 6 years for any Justice.

[@broddr]

Republican lawmakers in Congress love the Supreme Court exactly as it is. They would unite to block all the changes you suggested.

[@omavicmcmurray2893]

I agree with Velshis question about ‘…putting on cap on it after expansion’ because it seems the other side takes our concerns (i.e. election integrity) and wrists it to work for their agenda. So, first expanding the court then putting checks and balances in to keep it honest and stable.

[@AffiliateWealth]

I'm riding with Biden..go Joe

[@danmadison5087]

Great, you can drive the diaper changing truck.

[@PaineStakingTruth]

@@danmadison5087 Yeah or the “short bus” to the assisted living facility.

[@Shichard2006]

@@danmadison5087 Gladly, as long as Trump remains a plain old citizen and Republicans are in the minority. A Democratic ham sandwich is a better choice than any Republican.

[@wsbs520]

I'm full steam ahead on the Trump Train

[@swimminginthoughts]

You should put a helmet on then.

[@LS-kg6my]

Why can’t Biden expand the court now and then work on term limits after that?

[@markcosenza3274]

😂😂 No!😂😂

[@kaykeelan4712]

Because it takes a 60 majority in the Senate to do that. Dems only have 51.

[@MarksGamePlayPage]

bc the fillibuster sucks! remember the "nuclear option"? a super majority in both houses, plus a dem prez is needed to preserve our way of life now.

[@stevestoll3124]

No, only the Congress has authority to expand the court.

[@stevestoll3124]

​@@kaykeelan471247 Democrats and 4 independents.

[@5150cappie]

Remind those in your life November 6 is National Jury Duty Day for every voter - A sacred privilege and our Civic Duty.

[@lindaSmith6588]

President Biden 2024!!!! USA 🇺🇸!!!

[@Cfrank-jm4yx]

Thank you for focusing on Progec 25! Your broadcast has been the most detailed and continuous on Prohect 25. Keep talking, we the people are listening!

[@christinebecher9897]

Thank you for this interview, Ali Velshi. More information like this is needed on MSNBC, rather than the opinions BS and the two sides BS we have been subjected to from MSNBC. You however have always been a credible journalist. Thank you.

[@dianaagnoli9377]

I just found out that your CEO contributed to Trump's campaign. This explains a lot. Please address this if you are allowed

[@kathyandersen1339]

Who is the CEO?

[@Sarcasticron]

It's not very democratic for a court to repeatedly and systematically overturn the wishes of the voters.

[@illawarriorhill70]

The court's job is to enforce the law, not to appease voters. Sadly, they are doing neither.

[@MHolmesMO]

Term limits are okay, but I don’t like how congress can just decide not hold confirmation hearings at will. We’d have Merrick Garland on the Supreme Court otherwise. 🤷‍♀️

[@TheAnarchitek]

Dump Trump!

[@markcosenza3274]

😂😂 Trump's beating Biden like a rented mule!😂😂

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

Abort the Court!

[@TheAnarchitek]

@@markcosenza3274 We'll see. The drums are beating, Dump Tump. Sorry you feel so blithely about surreality of the non-stop Donnie the Dingbat Traveling Flea Circus. You can have him!

[@markcosenza3274]

@@TheAnarchitek? All I hear is Dump Biden? You are delusional

[@TheAnarchitek]

@@markcosenza3274 Seems you're not listening. Sorry you've been propagandized by pros. You think Fox (it's NOT the) News will tell you the truth? Not in this lifetime.

[@ius1141]

I want to emphasize vengeance

[@shellieeyre8758]

I have never understood how judges can be political appointees.

[@TheCornhusker]

Age AND term limits for ALL political positions.

[@JohnP-nm7lp]

Is this the grandson of the guy who overthrew the Iran Govt. in 1953?

[@Sloimer]

Lol sounds like it

[@MCJSA]

A little bit of racism goes a long way.

[@kevinjenner9502]

Kermit Roosevelt Jr (Grandson of TR) planned the CIA’s first Coup, overthrowing the government of Iran. (CIA Operation Ajax 1953)

[@SoloTravelCoach]

Took the words right out of my mouth... CounterCoup.

[@patrickmarineau9104]

He's the great-great grandson of Teddy Roosevelt.

[@Carlb328]

I have a fix. Congress should pass a 10 year term limit on the Supreme court and make it retroactive.

[@jaytree3930]

I always love your straight forward questioning and interview style.

[@verilyveronica8430]

Cry a cry a crying whine elections have consequences son ... you ran a vegetable and vegetables that can not ever run.....

[@Supremewin777]

America loves president Trump❤

[@MarksGamePlayPage]

Rightwing Dorks love tRump and his girlfriend pootin

[@jamilabagash149]

Ridiculous!

[@markcosenza3274]

​@jamilabagash149 I agree! It's ridiculous that people can't see Biden is a vegetable!😂😂

[@jamilabagash149]

@@markcosenza3274 And Drumf as power crazy.

[@markcosenza3274]

@@jamilabagash149 He didn't collude with big tech? He didn't create a Ministry of Truth? You are very gullible!

[@christinevernon-riley3744]

Judges should NOT be politically appointed or influenced.

[@michaelparks7177]

One of the reasons is that people live longer than they used to. You didn’t need term limits when people usually died in their 50s, 60s and 70s, now they’re going to 80+..

[@user-wh9vy2fx8y]

MSDNC is Propaganda

[@frankbandera6591]

Was this guy born after 2016? "We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America.” ~Barack Obama, 10/30/08

[@Sir_Galahad777]

The change ovomit made was allowing the cia to use the us media machine as a means of spewing propaganda. Check it out its one of ovomits executive orders

[@rensinclair4218]

But didn't. You'll be OK

[@frankbandera6591]

@@rensinclair4218 Uh-huh ... Were you just hoping for that change then?

[@secretsquirrel4642]

Expand to 27 justices with 9 being drawn by random for each case. With 27 you can process 3 cases simultaneously. This plus term limits.

[@robinantonio8870]

9 randoms is too risky

[@Joyce-v7f]

The U.S. Supreme Court system is unlike other countries' court system. The U.S. Conservative courts appear to be undemocratic in nature.

[@lancekirkwood7922]

Right now they think tell can rule over the other branches of government.

[@PaineStakingTruth]

This guy is a liar

[@SafetySpooon]

All politics aside, 9 justices made sense when there were 9 circuit courts. Now that we have *13*, we should have 13 judges.

[@ingridgrattidge5887]

Project 2025 is indeed Mien Kamph!

[@lukeyznaga7627]

the problem you run into [ trying not to laugh! ] is WHAT HAPPENS if any new idea of reform you do.......is blocked by the very justices that are in the Court now? what if they say ALL of your plans are unconstitutional??

[@generator6946]

Psst. We are just serfs. Billionaires own us. Work hard. Pay your taxes. Buy stuff. Thank You.

[@davidriley2828]

Term limits and higher taxes must be viewed as checks and balances against billionaires their corrupt judges.

[@vico.7134]

Do we have anyone from the Federalist Society or promoted cronies that ride horses/carriages to work ?

[@Mr.R-xv4le]

LEONARD LEO!! Keep that name engraved in your head! The Federalist Society as well!

[@colleenladra5728]

Americans do not like the idea of expanding for political reasons, but growing our judiciary is not a Republican Party vs. Democratic Party issue. It is an increased population issue. It is an expanded geographic territory issue. It is an urbanization issue. It is a caseload vs. workforce issue. A pragmatic structural analysis comparing the First Circuit to the Ninth Circuit, the number of Circuits to the number of Supreme Court Justices and the extensive backlog of cases at every level provides observable, measurable proof our judicial system is fractured. We need a seismic retrofit.

[@user-kz5cw2gj3w]

I lived in Mexico 2013-2020, I am still going through reverse culture today. What the freak happened to this country?

[@CommentingOnTheFreakshow]

All it takes for evil men to prevail is for good men to do nothing!

[@jackiedavis5822]

13 judicial circuits, 13 justices. Period.

[@DennisMurphey]

We want to tell Ali Velchi Thank You for so many really informative videos. He teaches us so much and always on pint for the day. We want Biden to stay and we will vote Blue no matter but we trust Joe to always do the right thing. Trump can only be trusted to line his own wallet. D&M

[@monicalawrence7449]

You are so wise and thank you for updating us on all your insights. I’m taking notes and spreading this knowledge around🎉

[@nycatlady2314]

Are we not going to talk about how McConnell made a new rule to prevent obama’s pick and then broke his rule to push through Barrett?

[@PastryFan3016]

Thank you for doing your best to offer a better balance of what is being reported by big media.

[@angelacartwright4702]

Good Reporting Ali

[@TroyProutyShow]

The amount of judges are supposed to align with the appellate courts. There was 9, there is now 13. We should have 13 justices. There should be term limits and there should be age limits. It would also be nice on constitutional issues, all.justices must agree to it. I would also encourage changing our two Senators per State to be changed to population of that state. Why should Wyoming have 68%, more voice in the Senate than California? Troy*

[@Bigfield47]

The members of the court need to take a look at themselves. For some of them…what they feel is corruption they choose to join in. Whether they recognize that feeling as corruption is the issue. Some need to resign.

[@geraldperyman6535]

A pre Cromwell monarchy and a House of Lords,what a good idea!

[@normancameron727]

These are not judges but Corporations and Society Lackeÿs

[@lancekirkwood7922]

Exactly, bought and paid for.

[@catherinehaenni6100]

An 18 year term limit is TOO LONG! 6 years would be more like it. And increasing the Judges on the Vourt drastically would be advisable too!

[@Max14163]

"Originalism"... so slavery is OK, then...

[@terriquinlan7683]

Why wouldn't the judiciary have any say in which person embodies the impartiality and dedication required to be a Supreme Court justice?

[@PDXDrumr]

Good to see Kermit on. 😊

[@stevestoll3124]

People forget that it's the general public that forced some of the biggest changes in this court. Chevron comes to mind, that was one commercial fisherman that was tired of unwritten rules be placed on him. People forget that it's the government that forces the hand of the people and the law is the last chance we have to push back. Chevron and Bruen are because of government over reach.

[@Maelstromme]

Just because those rules aren't perfect or always enforced correctly doesn't mean things will improve without them. We learned the hard way throughout history why government intervention is important. From lead poisoning to burning rivers, these regulations were made through blood. It seems like we will have to learn the hard way again why they were needed.

[@stevestoll3124]

@@Maelstromme they actually have improved, Bruen is crushing all gun control that goes against it. In a few years the NFA will fall. We will have true freedom back. Chevron means that bureaucrats don't get to make new rules on existing laws. That also a win.

[@mikecaetano]

Stop pretending that the people wanted to gut environmental regulations and own up to what went down. Do you thinks it's cool that one business can wreck the country for everybody else? Do you like pollution? Do you like children dying of cancer? I sure sounds like it because you're rationalizing it all.

[@MarksGamePlayPage]

@@mikecaetano tRump would try AGAIN to open our national parks to oil exploration, to name but one example.

[@stevestoll3124]

​@@MaelstrommeWe can not have government agencies simply making up rules that zero public officials voted on. Then we end up with the ATF and the frames and receivers rule. Or the Chevron case where a Commerical fisherman had to pay a EPA employee $750.00 to accompany him to just to go out and fish the ocean.