BOMBSHELL update at US Supreme Court

Democracy Watch episode 115: Marc Elias discusses the Supreme Court arguments regarding presidential immunity.
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[@BionicLatino]

Can you give it a rest with your clickbait titles? It’s beneath all of us.

[@gagaplex]

What I wanna know: What would stop SCOTUS from doing another "gift W. Bush the presidency"-thing? "Yes, Trump is immune, but this is a special situation somehow that's not applicable to anybody else." That way, they wouldn't have to also give Biden complete immunity. They can do whatever they want, no?

[@nicholasgardiner9601]

​@@gagaplex Obviously not. The difference between George Santos and DJT only the time to kick them out. Vote blue, the entire ticket all the way through. The grand old atrocity needs to be consigned to the Dustbin of History ASAP.

[@user-bp3mb9qj4l]

...at the end of Roman times.

[@yarazooom]

if this immunity is granted, we will become a KLEPTOCRACY. meaning, a future president can make the 'trappings'' of the executive institution into a criminal enterprise. the business of he government becomes CRIME-ING. the GDP of the nation would become a PROFIT FROM ILL-GOTTEN GAINS. this is ludicrous fantasy

[@kullatnunu2087]

The Supreme Court is a joke. The lifetime appointment of a Supreme Court judge needs to be abolished. It certainly will for the whole Supreme Court if there would be a dictator with total immunity. A lifetime appointment of a Supreme Court judge is as nonsensical as total immunity for a President.

[@kriso6122]

"Absolute power corrupts absolutely." Yet they're suggesting giving the president absolute power. What in the heck has happened to our country to get us to this point??

[@msrutabega7277]

trump happened. Vote blue

[@elibnem4126]

Absolute power is the goal and its the republicans #1 agenda.

[@bbtino66]

What happened? A person was "selected" then proceeded to destroy and divide this country on every level. Yet the looney left will continue to wipe joes butt when he goes #2 in his diaper.

[@mwilliamson3989]

We need more accountability right now not less! This is insane!

[@elizabethsohler6516]

A fascist with a following.

[@Acein3055]

Nothing turns my stomach like a crooked judge. Judges in this scenario.

[@msteele0]

As an American, I'm disgusted by this Supreme Court.

[@chaosopher23]

Oh, come on, now. You can't be so critical about SCOTUS. They're the best court money can buy.

[@poppyseeds1844]

And we contribute to SCOTUS insanity with our tax $. Of course, the main contribution to Justice compensation is made by right wingnuts who buy justices like Thomas.

[@trocarcat]

As an American, I learned another language since 2020 & am currently deciding what democratic country to move to.

[@prodemocracyseth]

​@@trocarcatmaking you a traitor to our current Democratic Republic country. Plus find it funny how people think they'll be able to leave after they found out whether it's going to be a Dictatorship or not. If it becomes a Dictatorship, our right to leave the country gets stripped.

[@sl5311]

Are the lawyers the last to know how corrupt the law is in practice?

[@AXISpresident]

Term limits for Justices, NOW!

[@powerpaul08]

Term limits - AND time for Biden to pack the court! 😮

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

7 of 9 are Catholics

[@weedermann]

HOW will the citizens get that? Unless the military sides with the citizens, the other branches of government become sovereign.

[@darlalathan6143]

Make the Supreme Court and all federal judges elected offices! And require equal numbers of all parties in all legislatures, for fair legislation. Disbar all Justices and federal judges for decisions that violate human/civil rights! Same with Republican politicians, including Presidents!

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

@@darlalathan6143 agree 💯. All judges should be elected with short term limits. 4 years tops

[@camelshit-on-the-walls446]

*Give a president absolute immunity, and you won't have a president but a dictator.*

[@camelshit-on-the-walls446]

I know, I've been repeating myself a few times as regards this comment...

[@sharonwashington9315]

exact as to which 45 want to be a dictator

[@toussaintchivars9005]

True. But imagine the options President Biden would have available for dealing with tRump!😂😂😂😂 Omg!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nachomom-fk2bi]

A lot of people are already making plans to move out of this country. Karma will catch up to all of his cronies.

[@civil_villain]

Absolute Immunity = King.

[@janiceblackburn3903]

😮 They're all crazy ! Can THEY be impeached ???

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

I never thought our SCOTUS would have loyalty to a king and not our constitution.

[@bbtino66]

So you're upset cause they followed the law and didn't go the way you wanted, hmmmmm, par

[@fashe55]

MAGA has infected the Supreme Court, just like everywhere else. They did not even discuss the case in front of them which they are required to do. It is obvious they are helping Drumpf delay the case.

[@nancymarquis3943]

And what would be the benefit for them?

[@user-ow1wq7lr7q]

If you vote Blue in November Dumpy will be gone & not able to run again . Please keep positive thoughts that the smartest people in the world will realize that freedom in America is the best option.

[@nevarhoden7922]

To me, they have made it plain whose side they are on.

[@devinphillips9704]

A President of the United States should he held to the HIGHEST standard of accountability! Not the LOWEST!

[@ericrabinowitz6390]

You've got that right!

[@xj4low322]

Pull the old move of what happens if you plan to testify against a general. Medical coma stuck away military hospital back room until they pass or aren't a threat anymore.

[@DouglasLyons-yg3lv]

Well said.

[@darkstar8925]

Watergate

[@danmarino711]

Scrotus justices are just extensions of criminal traitor Trump rubber stamps to commit crimes at the highest level and get away with it. America deserves better, definitely not these criminal rubber stamps justices for Trump's crimes spree.

[@technologytom]

Beyond belief. There should be millions on the streets protesting against this blatant abuse of the justice system.

[@jayfwelter]

Let's do it.

[@franciscoresto7707]

Lets go

[@smithgroove945]

Exactly

[@uberfu]

SCOTUS isn't going to give a f*cking sh*t aboiut any protests. Did you see WTF happened when Roe was overturned ??

[@sierrawander7108]

Most likely won't happen. Love of country was replaced by love of money shortly after WWII.

[@pythonxz]

Why would they want to undermine their own power by giving presidents more power?

[@elizabethsohler6516]

Good question

[@useruse8949]

Democracy and facts matters, thank you for your fantastic work - go for vote - fight for democracy

[@lynnreed3083]

I am ashamed and sickened by this SCOTUS......

[@doomedbringer]

Trump stacked the court with his picks for this very reason. This was to be expected. I think the US will be lucky to survive another 10 years at this rate

[@ELEMENTARYWATSON52]

Millions of us think this SC is pathetic.

[@Jimboquacks]

Justice Thomas is pure evil. Should never have been appointed to the supreme court. He is just full of hatred against democrats and will always and forever vote for the worst possible outcomes.

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

Why are you ashamed when you haven't done anything to contribute to this evil, vote for democracy in November.

[@doomedbringer]

@@Jenjen-qc5eq probably because the US is a joke with the orange money in charge XD americans should be ashamed, and have the desire to fix it

[@jsdaglio1103]

We, the American people, need to bring a CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST THE SCOTUS FOR TREASON!!!

[@TheTam0613]

ABSOLUTELY!!! How dare they?

[@RendaJane]

I have been saying this for 3 years.

[@marymarlow3646]

Good idea but it will be too late because the dictator will already be in office

[@debbie9929]

Agreed, but how???. It's up to the House and that will never happen with a repuke majority

[@ideliahicks5134]

We need the super majority in the house and Senate Democrats.

[@DebraSLocke]

Please vote for Democracy. This is not a drill.

[@kurman4749]

With you all the way, Debra.

[@JOESUBA122]

I will vote blue

[@josegnz4763]

This is so infuriating 🤯🤯🤯🤬🤬the Supreme Court is just a joke

[@BearManNorth]

I have LOST all faith in the Supreme Court. It is time to have a complete overhaul of ethics for them, term limits, and how they are placed on the court. Those judges should be held to the highest standards and accountabilty.....right now, the Supreme Court judges are bought and sold to the highest money bidders. VOTE BLUE

[@michaelmartinez3674]

A perfect example of this is thomas. There has to be another mechanism for judges with "lifetime" appointments, to be removed, other than impeachment. The act of impeachment has been cheapened by politics and therefore irrelevant.

[@BearManNorth]

@@michaelmartinez3674 I agree. The Supreme Court has WAY to much protection from criminal removal. Life time appointments also have to end! They can snub their nose at the public, and do as they please...NO!

[@nintendojoe2958]

i agree, but when is that going to happen?? It might already be too late!

[@BearManNorth]

@@nintendojoe2958 never say never .... this is still America. And still worth fighting for.

[@nintendojoe2958]

@@BearManNorth I wish that were true and really as everyone as my witness hope that it doesn't come to this.

[@stitchcrafter]

The Supreme court HUMILIATED themselves today... Clarence Thomas should NOT have even been there.. This was GOD AWFUL.

[@brianmi40]

LOL, love that you didn't say "Satan awful", as, in an honest reading of the Bible, god comes out as the worse one...!

[@robbie4084]

I think 3 of the Justices are insane for sure And one or two other's are 50/50 depending on the case It's insane

[@collinweeks6322]

Time to leave America.

[@jeanwesterman3544]

Trump could still be president and be Putin at the same time!

[@jvssocialmedia2459]

In your mind, why should he not have been there? You realize Clinton, Obama, etc. would be jailed for their crimes (e.g. Obama for murder) too, if the doorway was left open. Just bc you hate Trump, you complain.

[@beckiehicks102]

We the PEOPLE need to PROTEST the SUPREM COURT, let them know how we FEEL

[@Hinotes4me]

I listened to the entire hearing yesterday and it was indeed grueling. Marc is right - some of them literally stated that they didn’t want to speak to the facts of this particular case but instead talk about potential future cases. HOW CAN AMERICA GET THESE TRAITORS OFF THE BENCH???

[@jwhome9319]

you dont understand, unlike a lower trial court, the Supreme Court always think about potential future effect of interpretation of the constitution. That is their job. that is why they accept cases for review.

[@AllThingsBeerBacon]

The Supreme Court has already lost ALL credibility in my eyes. We need to pass laws to hold them accountable too.

[@Bjorn-if7og]

That would be actuallly a coup, that would undermine the constitutional foundation. no seperation of powers anymore

[@user-wr5hs4sx7j]

Murikkka lost all credibility in my eyes a long time ago. A gilded shit-show of a circus.

[@ladymeropi]

We are hog-tied by the MAGAs in power, nothing can be done to hold these criminals accountable.

[@rob3539]

At a minimum, there must be a lower and an upper age limit and a time limit on serving on the SC

[@user-nt4oy8cu1n]

Shame on this supreme court. Disgusting. Zero credibility.

[@Wilhelm-100TheTechnoAdmiral]

Especially that many of those justices are stroking their chins thinking this argument makes sense

[@michaelcrouthers8857]

This is utter lunacy! And it goes to show why there should be no lifetime appointments, not even on the supreme court. When an official has nothing to lose...

[@jhill4874]

Sauer should be disbarred for working against the Constitution.

[@bogomagazine]

We the people need to stand up against this treason!!!

[@fraumahler5934]

What the hell is happening to America? To even consider absolute immunity is so alarming to every normal person but the idea that a court would allow this is horrifying.

[@user-tz4sl9by5e]

And all because of one despicable human being, if he can even be called that.

[@MsMrce]

We've never had to go up against such a delusional, Evil human being. Please have Faith. This fight is not only political it is spiritual. God's team never loses and we, the good people, will prevail! 🙏🏻

[@edwinvonessen1165]

This is a crazy time we live in! We the PEOPLE aren’t the PEOPLE any more! Vote Blue.

[@fredcarbery3966]

!??VOTEBLU supports terrorist Blm/Antfia openborders and many more

[@marlenet5115]

Praying for this nightmare to be over. He belongs in prison with his lawyer and MTG, amongst some others who think they are above the law and cannot suffer any consequences to their actions. Why does he need to assassinate his opponents? Because he knows he cannot win against anyone that's righteous. Disgusting. They had better NOT give him immunity or there will be hell to pay.👹👹👹😡

[@MichiganRay]

The court needs to be cleaned. We need real judges, not political hacks.

[@uberfu]

AT A MINIMUM - SCOTUS needs TERM LIMITS and AGE CAPS !! 15 years then GTFO !!! You turned 76 GTFO !!

[@joepublisher166]

Exactly. We especially don't need drunkards (Kavanaugh) and right-wing evangelicals (the other two nutcases Trump appointed). And, that black guy is off his rocker too! WTF!!!

[@billmohrsuperpool5364]

😂

[@joepublisher166]

@@billmohrsuperpool5364 "I love the poorly educated." - Donald J Trump (They are more easily conned.)

[@daviegriffin3539]

Joe publisher is correct and needs an editor before publishing...❓️

[@juliedrake4672]

What a shit-show. The Supreme Court is losing credibility every day.

[@matbroomfield]

It lost it years ago.

[@b4boomersblockboy722]

That also means that trump can do the same to the members who either kiss his foot because if they have some doubts ? They will mostly be taken out ! They will have no idea what they are agreeing to. We don't need another Ivan The Terrible !

[@jemtec1]

SCOTUS is a sham! Clearly politically charged.

[@Roboticgladiator]

That boat has long since sailed.

[@LizFromDecencyUnited]

No! They're NOT! Listen to the hearing for yourself! I did. The whole thing. Not a single Justice was buying the concept of a president having immunity, whether for official acts or personal. They just weren't having it. Not one of them. They made it clear, ALL of them, that NO president has EVER had, or needed immunity, they don't have it now and they don't think a president should ever have it. THAT was abundantly clear. Alito and Gorsuch seemed to two of the biggest fighters AGAINST the mere idea of immunity. I was shocked! As for kicking this back to the lower court, I didn't get that sense, either. I got the sense they were presenting hypotheticals of potential OTHER cases, and then only to determine if any charges filed were in fact a crime, but even in their hypotheticals, they answered their own questions and came to the conclusion that ultimately NO ACT by a president, if it breaks the law in our nation, could, would or should be immune from prosecution. Any law. I'm not sure why there seems to be reporting like we're hearing here, it makes no sense. As for the justices saying they didn't want to hear about the facts of THIS case, it's because in the course of their questioning it had already been made clear that the acts alleged in Jack Smith's indictment were NOT official acts, that they WERE personal acts and therefore WERE subject to prosecution and NOT acts that could EVER be considered immune from prosecution. Listen to the hearing. The whole thing. It's worth it, and it sure made me feel better. Biden/Harris 2024!!

[@ginahill503]

WE WILL HAVE NO KING IN THIS COUNTRY!!!

[@rsahibzada]

We have many kings as the Supreme Court has proven. They can say anything, do anything, and can tell the public, 'Kiss my ass.'' If you have lifetime appointments, you have more power than in a monarchy.

[@dkindle80]

It’s sickening how crazy sick people have become and so blinded by their loyalty to one man! A criminal! wtf is happening

[@andregansekoele]

I live in The Netherlands. We have also a Democracy and constitution. If our prime-minister does something against the law he will be punished. No body is above the law.

[@airmix08]

Welcome to America hunny, cause at this moment America is at a fight with itself rather people have rights anymore and rather a president has immunity to commit crimes, sad shit going on.

[@mabriff]

I am American and have visited the Netherlands twice. I love your country and wish I could move there if things get out of control here. But I also want to stay and fight to correct the problems we are facing. I am torn because I have two young children and worry about their future.

[@marcoanonymous8434]

Als de president van de Verenigde Staten immuun wordt verklaard, heeft Biden carte blanche. 'Hey, er zijn zojuist 6 vacatures vrijgekomen bij de Hoge Raad en het ziet ernaar uit dat Trump plotseling een acute loodvergiftiging kreeg'. Waanzin.

[@Dutch3DMaster]

Exactly andregansekoele. Just think of someone who was in an opposition party as a fascist politician who has been convicted for group-discrimination... And is now the leader of the biggest party... Being an awful, discriminatory, homo and transphobic person in politics obviously isn't the determining factor in The Netherlands as well, but at least he had to face some accountability. The scary thing now is that we have a fully extreme-right government already doing some American things: the culture wars on transpeople are the beginning. If we are not very, VERY careful this government is going to revoke, and at least seriously fight certain constitutional rights. The NSC already engaged in group discrimination of transpeople as well by comparing us to Robert M.... That party consists out of a series of hardcore religious Catholic creeps, and people seem to not realize how extreme-right that party really is. After all: they campaigned so hard on the idea that the State should never EVER have the opportunity to retaliate against it's own citizens ever, and what do they do? "Hey, let's attack transpeople, let's discuss the social constitutional right for medical care for transchildren!" (And yes, Hertzberger said she doesn't want to change anything to their care, but you don't use the highly controversial Cass Review for your "concerns" if you want to change nothing, along with LITERALLY asking for a database of transchildren and asking for their medical information to be shared with politicians, because politicians are much much better at judging about treatment than an endocrinologist..) I can only hope that the NSC has caused some people to feel like "Oh shit, what did we vote for..."

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

​@@mabriff Many of us have this decision to make...we are staying to fight, too !

[@edwardpilkington8795]

If a president has immunity, then Biden should appoint multiple new Supreme Court justices without Senate confirmation and render the current extreme justices impotent.

[@maia802]

Excellent idea!

[@icebergrose8955]

Why not get rid of the court. The government makes laws not unelected, cushy job for lifers.

[@tiawarren5403]

Yep..and not step down after his next term. Just executive order the next 100 presidents... it's ridiculous but ...hey he could do whatever... scary ..but ...don't waste his time in power right...

[@michaelgillespie1206]

They can't get away with making asinine decisions that clearly violate the constitution, this cannot be allowed to happen.

[@PH-md8xp]

…and have DJT thrown in a supermax prison.

[@gerryandrews5935]

How is it possible that legal officials are allowed to hold allegiance first and foremost to their political affiliation and not the law or the truth?!!!

[@noraleeparker5631]

I'm sitting here listening, and shaking my head; This is Sick, Crazy, and mainly, No respect for those Justices who agree with this; Just Sick of the Justices whom maintain the insanity of the former president; Sickness

[@RedXlV]

The fact that the Supreme Court is even *considering* this case is insane.

[@kennethelliott9248]

They’re considering it because all they need to do is delay it until after November.

[@jonathanbuzzard1376]

Best to hear it and then rule sensibly.

[@RedXlV]

@@jonathanbuzzard1376 The sensible thing would've been to refuse to hear this case at all, since the argument involved is so blatantly unserious.

[@jonathanbuzzard1376]

@@RedXlV still feel hearing it and putting it to rest once and for all so nobody can make the argument in the future is the best course of action.

[@wasd____]

@@jonathanbuzzard1376 Refusing to hear a case that simply has no merit on its face _does_ put it to rest, because it signals that similar cases in the future are meritless and we should not be entertaining the idea that a President can be absolutely immune from having to obey the law like everyone else.

[@EJDubbz]

The fact that scotus is even hearing these arguments is a travesty. Merely taking this case was a huge gift to Trump campaign.

[@djimiwreybigsby5263]

Clearly they've NO shame😢

[@rickylampe3607]

Better than half of the Supreme Court, especially alito, and Thomas should be removed from the Supreme Court. The last two mentioned to me should go to prison for being so corrupt.

[@helenjohnson8813]

Shame on the Supreme Court for trying to let trump off the hook for his actions. A TOTAL DISGRACE!!!!!

[@toveirenbecker2471]

Sickening. Some of these judges should be kicked out of the Supreme Court.

[@elliechristie5628]

If the orange person wins he will get rid of the people he doesn’t like or completely do away with the scotus altogether. He will hold the law of the land.

[@clarencemoore1079]

Some of these judges should go to jail, for some of thoer Lies and many Crimes!!!

[@margewalker6949]

Having their law licenses revoked would be nice too. I know….not gonna happen. 😢

[@user-mg1bd5rx8u]

The Supreme Court has lost all credibility.

[@user-fi4ur2kh1x]

Agree

[@ELEMENTARYWATSON52]

The un-Supreme Court.

[@wadestanton]

Dred Scott said that

[@bengelman2600]

Yeah. I think they will rule against immunity but because 1. It was always about a delay, and 2. That would diminish their power.

[@loue-black]

Only 75% of it...The ones that support Trump

[@michaelmoore6729]

Sounds like it’s time to establish term limits for SCOTUS justices, and for Biden to add 4 liberal justices to the SCOTUS. 🙄🤬

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Thank goodness for Justice Jackson.

[@Rhonda1969]

I’m speechless, floored, blown away that SCOTUS would play footsie with notion of absolute immunity. Terrifying prospect. We’re in deep trouble as a constitutional republic. 💙🇺🇸😢

[@berendsasker6172]

Endgame stuff. From then on they only need a single Republican presidential winner to establish dictatorship.

[@deedeebadee8157]

You are Not alone in feeling this way… It’s insanity at its finest!

[@davidtolmie877]

the Liberal Justices should disown any immunity finding and Question the Credibility of any Justice who votes Yes leave losing the Constitution to them for history to judge them

[@user-PuppyDan]

say good bye to the America you once knew. Say hello to your new King and the dictatorship which follows.

[@BrainInJar]

And the Democratic Party are actively aiding him to do it.

[@kellyw.1779]

Thomas should've recused himself because of his wife's involvement in J6! No wonder they didn't want to talk specifically about the case. They're a complete disgrace showing that blatant partisanship...they need to be impeached.

[@bowtoy]

at this point they're part of the insurrection! Gallows

[@Stormstorm1]

Ginni should be indicted and his ass removed

[@debbie9929]

I'd say he shoukd RESIGN. OR BE IMPEACHED OR SOMETHING WORSE which I'm not allowed to say

[@vanessahumphrey-ghazi8342]

Read up on "Project 2025" which is led by the Heritage Foundation, and maybe everyone will see why Ginny Thomas and her corrupt husband haven't been indicted for January 6th. Ginny is not only a member but also a director of the Heritage Foundation.

[@airmix08]

The fact that this is not being talked abt anymore or enough lets me know that nothing will happen to him or her. I’m afraid this country is lost already. Like the ole saying says “ everything Trump touches, dies” and it seems as if America is on the chopping block come November

[@novelist99]

This is sickening!

[@50000WattsoPower]

For the first time in my life, after listening to the oral Supreme Court arguments yesterday, I can say I’ve lost all faith in the SC. Astounding an attorney can verbally acknowledge it’s ok for a President to stage a coup, and most of the justices sat quietly.

[@user-rr5wk8ev6e]

I am absolutely horrified by the actions and statements of this court

[@meeting69]

Every Supreme Court judge that agrees with this insanity needs to be ashamed of themselves. This is beyond ridiculous. It’s pathetic.

[@josephfilm73]

They have no shame. That is not a thing in the RW nutjob world.

[@DustinMiller-er8or]

There's no shame in their game, if these judges had the ability to feel shameful then they wouldn't even entertain this whole idea.

[@princequestly2218]

That’s the problem they’re not. These fascists have no shame.

[@chrishayden7016]

This is on Chuck Grassley. He's the miserable bastard that wouldn't allow that black man, Obama, to have ANY of his choices verified. Too close to the election, until it was Trump's picks, and Trump chose liars and at least one questionable choice. His wife helped set up the fake election B.S.

[@JanAnders-kh8cs]

I really hope that if they come down on the side of immunity, that Biden orders them all arrested and disposed of. After all it would be an official act and they have declared him immune.

[@Hinotes4me]

Thank you Brian and Marc for helping us all understand the technicalities of the Supreme Court decisions.

[@Gillemear]

If he doesn't want to leave office, send the Secret Service, FBI, Army or whoever to go into the White House and arrest him! What are these people on?

[@raemars580]

The only way to stop these judges is to vote 💙 America needs 60 senators to impeach a supreme court judge.

[@tedthoman6580]

Impeach grifter Thomas today !

[@conundrum60690]

Getting 60 senators this election is literally impossible. There aren’t that many red seats up for vote.

[@SoJustAsk]

@@conundrum60690 Not if they are all Democrats.

[@SoJustAsk]

That would be something for after this election. But we must vote this election for any chance to keep our democracy alive. Then we can start impeaching the corrupt judges.

[@kevinviner5420]

Every stinking one of the MAGA judges.

[@PaulSteMarie]

Why the goddamn hell isn't Thomas on trial charged with bribery yet? Sauer is a disgusting weasel.

[@francynelane9253]

The Republicans have the majority in congress and it would take a act of Congress , sooo SHOW UP AND VOTE DEMOCRAT STARTING WITH BIDEN DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BALLOT 🗳🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@user-lv7iy8kx7k]

What you say is what you are.

[@4yerears]

The actor John Fiedler has been reincarnated to play a Nazi lawyer.

[@TurdJesus]

@@user-lv7iy8kx7kis that a school boy incel insult? 😂

[@user-eq9su6bk2n]

He is worse than🤮 that

[@sandramarie14299]

If the President has full immunity there is no need for a Supreme Court.

[@MikeWeiss-oy4sc]

The US Sepreme Court based on the current discussion should be replaced and a new set appointed on some new rules. I wonder how much the present members have totally gone against the Constitution of the United States and consequently should be charged with High Treason

[@spsm2022]

I wish the entire country would understand how serious this is and vote 🔵 This is not a laughing matter.

[@vickgardner3515]

And, be sure to paint the House blue! 💙

[@a.m.5095]

EXACTLY, GOING BACKWARDS IS WHAT WOULD HAPPEN...........................

[@andresmiguelcervantes4818]

Our justice system has been proven to be incredibly flawed. People have lost hope. Our SCOTUS is in shambles.

[@nancymarquis3943]

AMEN! This is not a game.

[@nancymarquis3943]

​@@a.m.5095 Well, we've been doing that for a while.

[@nightnoodler812]

I think Biden should let theses judges know if they support immunity for presidents, they can start cleaning out their offices when they grant immunity to "all" presidents.

[@righthandstep5]

This

[@Mistmantle88]

And suggest they ensure their Wills are up to date.

[@Stormstorm1]

Oh yeah. If they make that decision, all Hell will break loose

[@barrysmith4863]

Ahh but they are taking their time so they can craft a decision in such legalese that Trump and ONLY TRUMP has total immunity.....I hope I'm wrong !

[@fishingwithdrupydog5547]

I agree they’ve been doing shady stuff for years now. They can be bought it’s already been proven and democrats have been pointing it out .Thomas lavish lifestyle is clearly a reflection of this.✌️❤️😃

[@user-il8ip1kv4q]

Thank you both very much 💙💙👍👍💙💙

[@user-vx6mi3oy7g]

Our supreme court needs a serious overhaul.😢😮

[@jeroenh7818]

Europe here...!!! Yesterday was a clear show of corruption on the your highest level...! Just one word!!! WOW!!!!!!

[@breaker86]

2 words...................STILL IS~!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW

[@jeffreycohen1154]

Europe here too. Couldnt agree more. A great institution in the toilet.

[@tyronebroussard1288]

Trump needs to be watched closely for wanting someone satisfied. The Supreme Court justices need to be replaced.

[@beccimathews2677]

This is why it’s so important for everyone who cares about our country, democracy and freedom to VOTE 💙 competently down the ballot! 🗳️💯💙🇺🇸

[@a.m.5095]

OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT.......................................

[@JohnIles-du9ys]

Supreme Court needs to be dismantle and new justices need to be put in, one's that believe in our justice system. Trump is guilty and needs to be held accountable.

[@buddyholston9268]

Impeachment is due for those Corrupt Justice.

[@denisewilliams7117]

SUPREME COURT... YOU HAVE ONE THING TO PROVE " NO ONE IS ABOVE The LAW " . OR THERE IS NO LAW!!!! 🤔 I DO NOT WANT A LAWLESS AMERICA 🫣

[@King_leo]

If that is the case president Biden needs to exercise his absolute power and end the trump cult

[@royroy3]

Dew it!

[@Trumpulator]

With extreme predjudice.

[@davidcici11Evolution]

How about Biden arrest the supreme Court justices that would be even better 😂 he can based off their own interpretation and have them reverse the decision based off presidential immunity.

[@j_117]

And this corrupt ass SC

[@marvettecox2709]

That's what I was thinking

[@lyndidannewitz-le3jm]

Hey Brian, You’re literally on Stephanie Rule’s show on MSNBC right now and this popped up while I was watching! You’re everywhere! I Love it! Keep up the great work!!! ❤

[@michaelmaloley]

The justices of the Supreme court played a cat and mouse game as they laughed under their breath at how they kept this absurd façade going!

[@JohnM3665570]

If Presidents have immunity, then why did Nixon resign? Why then would Ford need to pardon him? Why would there be Impeachments? This whole argument for immunity is ridiculous. Nobody is above the law.

[@leithiewooten4258]

Justice Katangie Brown Jackson seems to be the only voice of reason on the Supreme Court. LORD please touch the hearts of these selfish judges and help them to make the right decision (NO PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY) for trump cause he's evil and should not be allowed to run for the office of president.

[@bowtoy]

May as well. Just pray for world Peace cuz that's going to happen

[@user-cf1fc8zf3r]

I’m surprised this subject hasn’t been brought up a long time ago. It is something that the judges have to settle. Take your time.

[@petera1519]

SCOTUS will want to kick this into the long grass to avoid an ugly conclusion.

[@paulchaplin2088]

As a Brit I cant believe how corrupt your SCOTUS is. The selection system needs to change.

[@dsddala467]

I agree 1,000% as an American, but to what? In our elections Federal Elections, the person with the most campaign money wins 90% of the time, and SCOTUS made dark money (you can't trace it) legal, so electing them would be as much of a sh*tshow as our Congressional elections. Any citizen group would likely be made up of Washington DC rich insiders who would still pick corrupt Justices. I am all ears if you have a better idea.

[@carolelayman2795]

As an American, I AGREE with you, Paul. It's pretty sad!

[@deedeebadee8157]

Thank You, you are absolutely correct!

[@catsbythefire]

I am absolutely blown away with how much corruption there is from cops, lawyers,judges and Scotus. Corruption is everywhere, I am so anxious of what kind of a world my Great Nephew and Great Niece will have to navigate through. I am glad I’m not long for this world, I won’t witness the total destruction from the greed of the one %. As long as I’ve lived (long time) it has always been, the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, the haves and the have nots, never changed.

[@deedeebadee8157]

@@catsbythefire It’s sad but true… I understand your anxiety for our children, and grandchildren having to grow older in this country! 🙏🏾

[@sunnyside2024]

A president should be elected to protect us NOT HIMSELF!!!! Vote 💙💙💙💙

[@CadetClueless]

How is Blue any better? I am independent voter and both sides are atrocious from all these Demorats and Rhinos.

[@Jan-zv7ze]

@@CadetClueless BLUE is better if you value your Democracy...dunce.

[@Janpre2001]

@@CadetClueless No they aren't as bad.

[@gregc.5684]

@@CadetClueless GFY

[@sunnyside2024]

@@CadetClueless Biden has a moral compass and integrity. Trump CANNOT get over the fact he lost in 2020. He tried to overturn that election result by any means possible! If Biden had lost in 2020 he would have accepted graciously, shook Trumps hand and moved on. There’s the difference.

[@wwfromw5078]

Absolute power absolutely corrupts....

[@perhogstrom1820]

Interesting commentary. Good points by Brian and Mark.

[@jeripulido2958]

God help us! Never in my almost 76 years would i have ever believed this could happen in America! It turns my stomach and it’s so depressing! 😢

[@danielroque8504]

Agree~the saddest part is their are thousands of dead men/women who fought/died to protect the basic foundations of America....but one person, tRUMP, wants to change those foundations to favor him, and SCOTUS is like, sounds good~~

[@davidzachmeyer1957]

The Republican Party has been pursuing authoritarianism for over 40 years. This should not be a surprise to anyone who's been paying attention.

[@susanconger5110]

Agreed. Me too. I turn 74 tomorrow, and am appalled and disgusted that so many Americans are fascist dictator loving Hitler-tRump-Putin. It is depressing and frightening, especially for the multi millions of elders, and others, who rely on social security, ACA, medicaid, medicare for survival . The Repugs have vowed to end these programs if they come into power. But the good news is that we can still save Democracy in NOV. We MUST take back the House majority, retain the Senate majority and Prez B. THEN we can investigate, impeach, indict and convict ALL corrupt insurrectionist SCROTUS and Congressional members. As well as end the filibuster and expand the scotus. It's ''now or never''; time to rise up and stamp out the maga fascist coup movement. ''Drain the maga fascist swamp'' before it is too late. VOTEaBlueTSUNAMI2SaveFREEDOMandDEMOCRACY kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqrnomVYqp4bsk We stamped out fascism once before , we can do it again.

[@joanne8568]

This is so disheartening. The corruption is so brazen.

[@user-qh3dw9dx6f]

The Great men of wisdom. Sealed.

[@kristieroybal4888]

There are THREE CO-EQUAL BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT: THE COURT, CONGRESS, and THE PRESIDENT. My husband put his body on the line and fought in a war for this country. NOW HE WONDERS WHY AND THINKS IT'S ONE OF THE MOST STUPID THINGS HE HAS EVER DONE. On the lowest level possible, all this BS is breaking my heart.

[@niclewis9610]

This is sickening and an insult to all law abiding citizens. Nobody is above the Law.

[@Mike_Baldwin]

Hillary is.....apparently.....right????

[@Darkbluedevil]

If trump is granted immunity, the constitution is null and void!😢

[@Vote4DemocracyALWAYS]

That's it in a nutshell, supreme leader for the maggot crowd and all the rest of us, like it or not. we the people need to correct this!

[@fkknight1]

Each branch of government except for the Executive would be rendered extinct.

[@thetinman7371]

Every Man for himself & woman

[@andrewh3730]

Unless Biden acts to save it and the country!

[@trocarcat]

doesnt really matter since our government cant understand what it says, other than "take whatever you want, poor people cant sue you"...

[@bigbertha8]

Time to expand the court

[@tonimartin8371]

Sad if their ruling on immunity is wrong no one should Not be accepted every knows that is ridiculous

[@doesexistthisname]

The question was, "What will prevent the next president, say, Biden, from executing or jailing certain members of the Supreme Court?"

[@kuukuyankson2033]

They will amend their position immediately to protect their lives.

[@jean-baptiste6479]

Not the karma for sure

[@user-fn7ey7lv1f]

You expressed exactly my thoughts!

[@mr.ed.....7209]

He should jail members of the supreme court at the very least.

[@DecimatorPrime]

@@kuukuyankson2033 Who says they'd be warned before the hammer falls?

[@markgubbins1958]

That hearing should have taken half an hour. No immunity for any president.

[@cindytripp]

No, they should have let the findings of the lower court that gave legal examples of why a president is not allowed total immunity should have been adhered to!

[@dielaughing73]

​@@cindytrippabsolutely. Hearing the case in the first place was a failure

[@lesvampyres5429]

Time to drain the swamp ...

[@casemo122]

this is absolutely terrifying!

[@sebastienroy8164]

It's not just disgustingly despicable, it's downright scary if any president has complete immunity and allowed to commit any crime. WTF IS GOING ON???

[@danmarino711]

Scrotus justices are just extensions of criminal traitor Trump rubber stamps to commit crimes at the highest level and get away with it. America deserves better, definitely not these criminal rubber stamps justices for Trump's crimes spree.

[@Al-oe8ib]

Pics, video, compromised over years. Houses, trips, “special retreats”……hate to guess what they have on some of these people

[@luckystoller6171]

That would automatically make any president a dictator with unlimited powers

[@charlesvancella524]

No Presidential immunity? Oh goodie! Biden can be prosecuted for not enforcing our immigration laws and his disastrous turn and run defeat in Afghanistan that caused the murders of 13 of our military personnel. Lock Biden up!

[@judythompson8084]

Totally agree

[@briandalrymple9986]

It should be a 9 - 0 vote for NO IMMUNITY, Where the HELL do they have an issue working this out?

[@ericrabinowitz6390]

Amen, full stop!

[@mrvwbug4423]

My prediction is 6-3 to toss it back down to the lower courts, with a concurring opinion out of Thomas and Alito supporting the immunity claim and the rest of the conservatives writing an opinion opposing the immunity claim, but tossing it back down to delay.

[@gumpyoldbugger6944]

Politics......partisian politics pure and simple.

[@itsme-tw8nq]

Corruption

[@DracoGalboy]

Money

[@teresajohansen2589]

You are so right about everything your saying

[@lucyloojones2779]

Great talk ! Please play over and over again🧎🏻‍♀️🐕

[@jackiec.7617]

We need to impeach the justices that lean towards this chaos.

[@jackrice2770]

Nice idea, but since there has to be a trial in the Senate...'rots of ruck!' (As Scooby Doo would say.)

[@marcusgarvey6231]

Alito, Kavanaugh, Thomas, it’s a long list.

[@ObesePuppies]

The judges won’t allow that 😂 they’ll immediately make rulings to protect themselves

[@Andrea-re9np]

We will need to give Congress a Democratic super majority in order to do that.

[@timmmahhhh]

Bingo but as others have said we'll need a blue supermajority.

[@michelemcfadden6388]

They had no f*ng reason to TAKE this case at all!

[@MarisaFord-dv2bl]

Indeed. Another insurrection of sorts? We Are Under Siege my friend. At 63yrs old,I've always heard this day would come. Frightening at least!

[@anonymoose116]

They really didn't. The immunity question has been solved under Clinton and Nixon cases.

[@MarisaFord-dv2bl]

@@anonymoose116 Kind of like Roe vs Wade?? Senator Sheldon Whitehouse says it all.

[@dsddala467]

@@anonymoose116 And the lower DC court in 2023 too.

[@dangallagher8034]

Sane Americans need to take action! Organize, plan, and take action. “Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve”. George Bernard Shaw.

[@user-sb6ro9zj7o]

Do these judges realise that history will forever record them as incompetent and lacking the intellectual understanding and ability to state that no one is above the law. Presidents must be held to account on the simple premise was any action done whin the law for the benefit of the people or was it outside the law and for self gain.

[@deviritter5232]

These justices should be impeached.

[@sandranason9314]

I never thought I would see such a Corrupt Supreme Court.

[@lassesarnhult9283]

Really?

[@user-yr9eg9dg4d]

This is utterly ridiculous!!!