'Do The Words Separation Of Powers Appear In The Constitution?': Kennedy Grills Legal Expert

[@bills6946]

Wow. A witness that actually answered every question and with few words. I tip my hat to you Ma’am.

[@specialkonacid6574]

i was thinking that too o7

[@JeffSmith-pl2pj]

It depends on who is asking the questions. If it is the side that called the witness, The witness is probably going to answer "yes, that's right."

[@SaxonC]

This man cuts to the chase and doesn’t suffer fools gladly! Kennedy is spot on

[@cedricg190]

DONT make us ask you AGAIN!!!

[@cedricg190]

set back , shut-up and do-not ask questions Ps vote Harris

[@beefheart67]

Watergate was romper room compared to this corruption

[@blipcat3382]

Nixon was actually set up to take the fall for the deep corruption of the democrats, and not one Rino, but all helped in Nixon's removal, hell they even designed the scam.

[@JalekNordin-s9n]

I've been saying that for years, and it's totally correct. This is so deep that it possibly includes every figurehead.

[@corywilliamson6238]

@@JalekNordin-s9n The rot runs so deep most people can't imagine. Even Putin made comments that he doesn't listen to the President because Men in black suits tell the Presidents what they can and can't do. Biden, Bush, Clinton, Carter, Obama were never in charge. They were installs for the cabal.

[@justiceprevail1552]

The Senate is run by members of the most corrupt political party that has ever existed, and they have been destroying the Country, and our Constitution, as well as attacks on the people they want to Cancel out. Far worse than Watergate, the so-called Jan Insurrection, and not one of them has been tried for what they have done. So don't tell me about corruption, when there has been nothing that can compare to what the Democrats have been doing forr nearly 4 years.

[@prryblu]

Thank You

[@steveo3831]

I really like that Professor Jennifer Mascott. She never dodged questions and answered directly without hesitation

[@diegojines-us9pc]

i got a question. if the president is immune. then why does the constitution have impeachments for his crimes?

[@pantarkan7]

She's the toughest person in the room, because; with that last name, you know she's been fighting, every other day, since 2nd grade.

[@DorthLous]

I was about to say the same. Someone that doesn't weasel their way out immediately gain so much points against those that don't, even if they display similar positions. Sooner or later, we all have to deal with people we don't agree with, work for, be ruled by, etc. But I'll take someone that's not 2-face about it any day of the week because at least everyone knows where they stand and can respect each other.

[@johnking7454]

Too bad she wasn't the Vice President!

[@wheelsofafrica]

What a pleasant, charming, straightforward, intelligent and attractive Lady. Bless you, Professor Jennifer Mascott x

[@cedricg190]

did you need help filling out the correct information while votin?

[@paulm749]

@@cedricg190 ???

[@JamesMoore-ic3vz]

@@cedricg190 did you need help tying your shoes? Oh they're Velcro.... I see now, bless your heart !

[@mitzieregan5716]

Finally a woman who can answer questions with intelligence. Good for you Mascott.

[@mikedavis4851]

She should have Kennedys job she is a lot SMARTER.😊

[@cindland]

Yes, she was amazing!

[@billmcghee7680]

​@@mikedavis4851sweet dreams.

[@jo-annn332]

​@@mikedavis4851nnnoo. 🙄

[@petesaria-hf1xh]

@@mikedavis4851 Says who, YOU? (Smmiirrrk!)

[@exegetor]

"are lawyers cheap?" "only those of us who teach law" "...wait I know they're cheap... are they expensive" These two have such good chemistry!

[@BUSHY33GRANTHAM]

@exe, actually it was, "wait I know they're cheap. Are they inexpensive"

[@paulholmes672]

And she seemed to be an example of very good professor and not either syllabus mouthpiece or a ideologue.

[@karenharrison885]

He said 'inexpensive"

[@karenharrison885]

@@paulholmes672 She answered closed questions with closed responses

[@Azznbad]

Yeah that was priceless. Whatever her politics she is the kind of politician that both sides need. Answer the question and if joke is funny then laugh at it. Everything doesnt have to be that serious all the time

[@tider77]

My favorite Senator Kennedy quote- "If you're going to be a smartass first you have to be smart....otherwise you're just an ass."

[@leslovesliberty1776]

💯🎯

[@jaewok5G]

you should be collecting these in a book

[@tider77]

@@jaewok5G I know right. Here's two more. "My momma didn't raise no fool, but if she did it was my brother." "Biden's inflation is a cancer on the American dream." "And the American people have figured it out and that’s why, if you believe the polls, the president is polling right up there with chlamydia."

[@RossJames-i6s]

@@jaewok5G Good idea. it won't cost much to publish being 1/2 a page long.

[@charlesbrewer6552]

If only Senator Kennedy was smart!

[@billyshepley4893]

When it comes to Trump, they throw away the books. This has to be fixed.

[@andyman8630]

they throw the books at Trump

[@Gina-cx1xh]

They throw away the books and the laws.

[@donjindra]

If Biden had guts he would test this ridiculous decision and put Trump in an offshore prison for good -- as an "official" act, of course.

[@donjindra]

@@andyman8630 That is a lie. Trump groupies are pathological liars just like their hero.

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@Gina-cx1xhNo

[@marina60957]

Great speech! Everything makes sense! This man has wisdom, knowledge and discernment!❤

[@DanealLamb]

Along with class!

[@sharondowns3606]

I love him, his cliche's crack me up.

[@cedricg190]

39 cents a LB chicken and a 1.79 a gallon gas .

[@bobrr7598]

For those in the back, A CLEAR definition of lawfare.

[@bobredman7812]

Do you live in Florida?

[@billmcghee7680]

​@@bobredman7812do you live in Martha's Vineyard?

[@davidbrownfield9289]

@@bobredman7812 wtf does this question suggest?

[@8Pointbuck]

Those who think government is good and not force are responsible for inflation and it's intrusion. They can't get enough and the rest of us can't give enough. So who are these social parasites? The host is dying and they won't stop till it does. Is not lawfare a form of government force. If government is not good for everybody it's not good for nobody.

[@KD0AFK33]

Yeah, a word that the right made up to rationalize Donald Trump's crimes.

[@connierogers-murray2130]

OH MY GOD, SHE ANSWERES, AND IN ENGLISH, BLOND LADY HAS HER CHIT TOGETHER?

[@dennissimo7546]

No word salad in comparison to you know who

[@rightthinking2087]

Thank you so much Senator Kennedy! LA, you are SO lucky to have this national treasure as a Senator! We, in WA state, have terrible Senators!

[@Greggsoldies]

We have the worst senators in California!!

[@justintime41776]

Richland agrees.

[@rightthinking2087]

@@Greggsoldies That’s true too. We’ve been plagued in Wa for almost as long as you have! Not sure how to change that. Once they took power, about 40 years ago, they literally legalized every form of election fraud there is here! I don’t know anyone who votes for the current tyrants in power but, they keep “winning”! Go figure! Mail in ballots Jungle primary Ballot harvesting Dominion, ESSS machines with a weighted race feature Automatic voter registration when getting a drivers license…no ID/proof of citizenship necessary “Advocates” can vote for you if you’re homeless, don’t have to have an address to vote. They used the Seattle library for an address, for a while. Forced party registration (so they know where they need to insert ballots) And, the worst…they made it illegal to do a full forensic audit of the elections. We can’t even challenge the corrupt elections! We’re done! It’s disgusting!

[@rightthinking2087]

@@Greggsoldies I see they deleted my reply to you! Figures!

[@8htiesbaby]

Thank you. Speaker Johnson is a sausage though

[@scpatriot3180]

GOD bless you SEN KENNEDY!!!! We need thousands more of you and your wisdom !❤.

[@diegojines-us9pc]

he didnt ask why a president can get impeached for doing crimes, and not being immune for that.

[@Clarence2Worley]

​@@diegojines-us9pcok. What crime?

[@garyjackson3531]

​@@diegojines-us9pcThe Constitution already provides a remedy for that.

[@justme-in2jb]

Wisdom is being classed as a racist word at this point, blatant idiocy is the new name of the game and we're certainly excelling at it.

[@willamschott8235]

Kennedy is word salad, and a Trumper. Worth crap.

[@chrispalo5122]

no one ever accused Dick Turban of being a smart man.

[@bills6946]

@@chrispalo5122 Mom and Dad Durbin gave him the right first name and he lives up to it.

[@vaughnmeck3219]

Neither has anyone accused you of the same at least Durbin has the balls to be a leader you will never have and a leader you will never be!!

[@nukembear2345]

​@vaughnmeck3219 first off hrs not a leader he's an employee. His only allegiance is to his party.

[@richhauxwell7848]

​@@nukembear2345 I disagree, he's just another Dancing Puppet, Dancing for The Puppet Masters

[@nukembear2345]

@@richhauxwell7848 agreed that's another way of saying what I said! The money controls the party! The leftist ideology is not the dominion of the democrats but of the billionaire elites who think they have the answers to the world's problems but it always turns into despare and death!

[@bobjustbob4242]

Wow! We need this young lady on the Supreme Court! Professor Mascott is brilliant!

[@Try_Gratitude.123]

A sword cuts both ways...this is a terrible precedent to set.

[@rotorheadv8]

Trump did nothing illegal. Cant say the same about Obama and Biden.

[@jimmcintosh2087]

Not "cutting" just Yet! Wait for It! Except He'll probably Kick before His "on Paper" (lol)--->>> Presidency

[@ChipWinningham]

Holding people accountable for the extreme acts of putting oneself above the law at every turn is a good thing. If trump had not acted like a mafia dictator then he would have never ended up in this situation. He broke egregious laws, he did every bit of this to himself and had many chances to stop pressing forward with the illegal conduct but chose to continue. Now he has forced the government's hand and they must prosecute. If there are no repercussions for his actions, the next time a president will do whatever he wants, whenever he wants because he will know that they won't do anything, and a lawless president just because, he wants to be is not acceptable.

[@observer1242]

“Many people say that it does” with regard to forum shopping! Are you kidding me? We just sat through a trial on Mr. Trump in New York with a judge and a jury and a jurisdiction that was hand selected for bias in order to produce an outcome with the highest probability of being in the prosecution favor.

[@kingjamesgorden3]

6% in that district. That’s what DJT won in 2020

[@marktwain2053]

On made up charges JUST FOR HIM, even the evil governor said NO ONE ELSE had to be worried.

[@mikezappulla4092]

It’s called voir dire

[@BSITrace008]

should have never-ever happened.

[@zoneflare2363]

@@observer1242 Bonespurs's own attorneys helped pick the jury

[@richardripberger2902]

He snuck in "now former President Biden. LOL

[@JeffreyStelter-zx8hf]

@@richardripberger2902I know, it was brilliant!

[@JaredDoyle76]

He's speaking within the context of a hypothetical scenario.

[@heathermcdougall8023]

Well observed, and very true!

[@peterjermey7235]

Biden is the president until Jan 2025

[@justintime41776]

Great dig.

[@True2only_1]

I love this man

[@Gigithehippie]

he will tell it like it is and get the truth

[@triggerfish6619]

I'm actually stunned the professor answer Senator Kennedy's questions. No. "Thank you for the question senator"...yes and no!? Amazing. 🙏♥️🇺🇸

[@karenharrison885]

Yes, it's not necessary to think you have to bullshit. Those who do are bullshitting and should be viewed as not to be trusted. I would trust this woman's word.

[@rodger2499]

Kennedy should be elevated to a higher position.

[@akgypsy54]

Like President 👍😁

[@donjindra]

Like Satan.

[@TheBlockerNator]

Senate majority leader

[@bulldog2200]

@@donjindra take your hatred elsewhere

[@pleitao5]

i totally agree! He should be the President

[@TraciWatson-x6c]

I really like Kennedy. Flip the script and everyone agrees. Just because it’s not President Trump and they agree. 😢

[@peterjermey7235]

The president is commander in chief, but not chief elections officer. President Trump had no right to try to change the election results

[@donjindra]

False.

[@cedricg190]

all that and still nuts left over for the squirrels

[@madmerlyn]

No. His argument was that "imagine" folks charge Biden for an official act. Trump is not being charged for official acts. He's being charged for actions he took that were not within his responsibilities as president. Literally his case in DC is being evaluated for which crimes he committed were valid official acts and which were not. Once the judgment on that is made, he will not be charged for any official acts. Also worth noting, holding a "campaign rally" is not an official act of the president, especially not one in which you instruct your crowd to "fight like hell" and disrupt the certification of votes.

[@jjones5424]

Way to go Sen. Kennedy, try and teach them something.........ANYTHING!! God knows that some people NEED knowledge!!

[@heathermcdougall8023]

I was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and still hold a US passport. My husband Tommy is Irish, and his opinion is that the US Constitution is the most important secular document on Earth. To cast it aside in any way is not just a crime against humanity, it is also to mock God to His face.

[@diegojines-us9pc]

if the constitution say a president can get impeached for a crime. that saying hes not immune. teach that.

[@James-gx9gn]

@@heathermcdougall8023 A document written by man, not of the word of God can be cast aside without offending the almighty. Do not involve Christianity in the business of politics, or the filth of it shall mar those who proclaim to belong to God.

[@montamiddleton9318]

​@@heathermcdougall8023Had your husband read our constitution?

[@tanniswalker510]

Senator John Kennedy, I think you are absolutely awesome! You don’t let them get away with anything and you keep on pushing for the answers to your questions that we all want to know the answers to! I am truly thankful that you are in office and that you are fighting for the constitution of the great United States and trying to keep it honest! So I thank you and may God bless and keep you!

[@dodieanderson3908]

Love this man!!!

[@JonAdams-q7i]

Does The Constitution say anything about a corporation being a "person?"

[@JamesMoore-ic3vz]

Yes. yes it does. Does it say You are? No. Bless your heart !!

[@RaifSeverence]

Legally speaking Yes, corporations can be considered persons. (Or having personhood)

[@myguitardetective5961]

@@RaifSeverenceThe definitive answer is no.

[@roseymalino9855]

Seems to me, anything that van be taxed and pay those taxes has the same rights as any taxpayer.

[@kgoblin5084]

"Does The Constitution say anything about a corporation being a "person?"" No, it does not. HOWEVER - the constitution isn't the totality of law in the United States. It is the HIGHEST LAW, the defines the parameters & boundaries of all other legislation in the country, but it isn't the only law. And other, lower forms of law DO recognize corporations as being "persons". And if you don't like that... well the establishment of a federal legislature, & the process by which they create federal (as opposed to constitutional) law IS in the constitution, as is the powers granted to the States to govern themselves, & thus create state law.

[@tomterrell1761]

Separation of Powers is a "description" of how the 3 branches of government each have their own, unique function. The Legislative branch, Congress, writes the laws. The Executive branch, the President, enforces the laws. The Judicial branch, the Supreme Court, interprets the law. The idea was that no one person or branch would have complete power. The Constitution doesn't need to say "Separation of Powers" if you have enough brains to figure out that it is what having 3 separate branches with individual powers creates.

[@trevg3902]

Yes agreed, and the correct term is “checks and balances” not “separation of powers” 😅

[@Lord_Victis]

​@@trevg3902they are used interchangeable. They mean the same thing.

[@jenniferbowie2773]

@@trevg3902I think checks and balances is just an informal way of saying it kinda like slag

[@jeaniefoust6502]

And Still A magnitude OF LIES, DECEPTION & Not Being Transparent to We The People who have Every Right To Know the Truth!!!

[@bornfree3124]

To my understanding, the Executive branch cannot generate Revenue, yet the policy enforcers are a part of the Executive branch and they generate Revenue in violation of the seperation of powers doctrine.

[@garrysecuramot]

Love Senator Kennedy, a very smart man, and a real bulldog in questioning.

[@lindaschembri5623]

😂

[@trevaherman4986]

Yes he is a bulldog allright!! 😂😅

[@RossJames-i6s]

About as smart a one as well. ""Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.". Now tell me what do you think that means?

[@LorenEpperson]

I'm From Mn And I Wish We Had Senator Like Kennedy (R- Lo) The Ones We Got Don't Take Job Seriously Just Politics Mn Needs To Vote All Democrats Out Get Republicans Back In Power

[@josegon4700]

Correctly said: a bull and a dog

[@tommycurr8747]

THank you Senator Kennedy fair man the fairest.❤

[@alandueck210]

The fairest racist😅😅😅

[@johnm5131]

That was powerful.

[@quidproquo3933]

lol… like the executive branch pays any mind to the constitution anymore . Gg folks.

[@eddarby469]

Not with the way one party writes executive orders

[@lancewalker6067]

How bout that legislative branch?😂

[@kenwheatley1781]

@@lancewalker6067 how about the supreme court?

[@bodystomp5302]

@@kenwheatley1781corrupt.

[@sondrastewart8240]

I can imagine it!!!

[@TrentSLucas]

“Now former President Biden” lol I love this man

[@EdwardButcher-p9f]

You pay for this or does maga?

[@trevaherman4986]

😂😅 yes me to!!!

[@TrentSLucas]

@@EdwardButcher-p9f what do you mean? Who pays for what?

[@billmcghee7680]

​@@TrentSLucasMAGA (make attorneys great again? Make arrogance great again? Make Asylums Great Again? Make Afghanistan Accessible Again?). Depends on which side (ideology) you come down in, I guess. ???

[@TrentSLucas]

@@billmcghee7680 people on the Left are simply not funny. Your ideology takes away your sense of humor. Nice try though.

[@adamschrader328]

What all Senator's should aspire to be.

[@richardkaiser9509]

😂😂😂😂 rekwife

[@Seinfeld19]

Senator Kennedy again proves his worth to the Senate and the country.

[@Gina-cx1xh]

Yes, worthless.

[@schizoidman7916]

It is nice to see these hearings and arguments put into the record. But will anything change because of it? I doubt it. The Democrats will continue to weaponize the justice department against anyone who opposes them. I'm sure if there is a way to stop it.

[@mikedavis4851]

​@@Gina-cx1xhBago! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cg5648]

@@Gina-cx1xhwhy is Biden still President 😂 if he is not for for reelection? 😂😂😂

[@handbananaistherapist642]

@@Gina-cx1xh Yeah kitten, who is running the country right now? If you know, please tell us.

[@chipbryan7718]

Sen.. Kennedy is so wise ..😊

[@Grant-v9b]

Not at all

[@mikedavis4851]

😂

[@YohielSpeaks]

I could sit and listen to Sen, John Kennedy all day. What a way he has with words!

[@francispressly8517]

When you have a situation where the ruling party acknowledges that their candidate is unfit to fulfill the role yet allows him to continue as president-reveals a significant disconnect and raises questions about political motives, governance, and accountability. Here’s an explanation of the logical inconsistencies and potential reasons for this disconnect: 1. Acknowledgment of Unfitness vs. Continued Leadership If a ruling party publicly or privately acknowledges that a president is mentally incapable of fulfilling their duties, but takes no steps to remove or replace them, it suggests a major contradiction in governance. Logically, if the individual cannot perform their role effectively, continuing to allow them to remain in power compromises the functioning of the government and the welfare of the country. The decision to retain such a leader despite concerns may suggest that the party is prioritizing other considerations, such as political optics, party unity, or maintaining control, over the actual well-being and capability of governance. 2. Political Stability vs. Practical Governance One potential reason for this disconnect could be a fear of political instability. Removing a sitting president-even if deemed unfit-could create a leadership vacuum, fuel divisions within the party, or weaken their standing with the public. The ruling party may be trying to avoid the perception of chaos or disarray by keeping the president in office despite reservations about his fitness. In such cases, the party may calculate that the appearance of continuity and stability is worth maintaining, even if the president is incapable. This would be a short-term strategy to preserve power, but it creates long-term governance risks. 3. Power Dynamics and Control Another explanation for this disconnect could be internal power dynamics. If the president is mentally incapable, they may be more susceptible to influence from key party members or advisors. This allows those behind the scenes to wield more control over decision-making without having to deal with the disruption of replacing the leader. The party may be reluctant to lose this control by installing a more capable leader who might be more independent or challenging to manage. Essentially, the continuation of the president’s tenure might reflect a desire to hold onto power through a "figurehead" leader rather than address the unfitness openly. 4. Public Perception and Political Costs The ruling party might be wary of the political fallout from admitting that the sitting president is unfit. Acknowledging mental incapacity could damage public trust, harm their credibility, and offer opportunities for opposition parties to capitalize on the perceived weakness. By allowing the president to continue in office, they can avoid public confrontation over the issue, even if it compromises effective governance. 5. Legal and Constitutional Barriers In some cases, the ruling party may be constrained by legal or constitutional requirements when it comes to removing a sitting president. Even if the party believes the president is mentally unfit, they may face hurdles in initiating a formal process (such as invoking the 25th Amendment in the U.S.) due to political divisions, lack of support, or fear of backlash. This could explain why a party might allow an incapacitated leader to remain in power despite acknowledging their unfitness. Conclusion The disconnect between recognizing a leader’s incapacity and allowing them to remain in power reflects a combination of political strategy, power dynamics, and concerns about stability. While logic would suggest that an unfit leader should be replaced for the good of the country, parties often prioritize maintaining control, avoiding internal conflict, or managing public perception, even if it means allowing ineffective leadership to continue.

[@mikew764]

You’re clearly living in your own little delusional world😂

[@mikew764]

@@francispressly8517 Triggered eh?

[@mikew764]

@@francispressly8517 Swing and a miss lol and very telling

[@francispressly8517]

@@mikew764 The only North Americans who say "eh" are Canucks.

[@mikew764]

@@francispressly8517 you’re clearly very confused hahaha

[@nathanthompson3401]

Are lawyers cheap? I know they’re cheap. Kennedy is a gem.

[@sidneysisk225]

Kennedy is a vicious and mean.... a demagogue. . .........please think ahead....you are our beloved neighbors and The Dems welcome you...The Dems provided all the social; services you take for granted: 20 hour week. child labor laws. social secuirity, school lunches. rural electricity...a long list......sometimes (but not too often) with elightened Repub. cooperation.

[@MrBluegrassfiddler]

Kennedy is brilliant. He goes right to the truth and reason and he does not tolerate nonsense. Rather, he exposes nonsense.

[@larryross1819]

Kammie is a genius and when it comes to economics ............. Thomas Sowell step aside. This is what Kammie told the fine folks when asked how she would solve the minor inflation problem we have: "In terms of both rightly having the right to have aspirations and dreams and ambitions for your family and working hard and finding that the American Dream is, for this generation & so many recently, far more elusive than it's been, and we need to deal with that." Amazing, and Kammie does everything with JOY in her heart.

[@millwork3319]

Nice.

[@georgehughes8535]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@leegrulke5383]

Scamula had 92% turnover in her office. There is no joy in Dudville, Scam is about to strike out!

[@jamesfrangos4396]

AND SHE IS REALLY OUT THERE!! CAN'T BELIEVE ANYTHING THAT SHE SAYS!!

[@marksolum1794]

They should ask if the word oversight is in the Constitution.

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

Was that supposed to counter something he or the court said? It doesn't.

[@SunTingWong]

@@TuhljinTampergauge It does!!!! Your opinion is irrelevant to objective reality

[@gr8-fun162]

Congressional oversight does not apply to the Executive due to separation of powers. The only thing congress can do is decide not to fund something. Oversight refers to investigating that money is being spent in the way it was approved. The Judicial branch could decide something is unconstitutional, and therefore, not enforceable. The Executive can decide not to approve a bill by not signing it into law. It's a check and balance system.

[@batmanwayne6470]

​@gr8-fun162 You neglected Impeachment. That IS congressional oversight of the executive branch.

[@garymccray7822]

Oversight, while not enumerated explicitly in the Constitution, it is however implied.

[@joym3415]

Feeble minds always run from this man of wisdom 😂

[@mikedavis4851]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DD-cd5lr]

Election INTERFERENCE to the core!!!He Lsp had freedom of to say what ever he wanted!

[@JB-ie8wk]

Please answer this: Are we voters that ignorant to believe that HARRIS had no chance to implement her "new policies" during these past 3.7 years. Then why elect her to 4 more years?

[@susanverbeek7805]

She was Vice President, there to support the President. Tell me in detail, what exactly Pence did. I'll wait.

[@JeffreyStelter-zx8hf]

​@@susanverbeek7805spoken like a true 13%er!😂

[@The_Wonders_of_Engineering]

Bro most harris supporters just want someone who isnt knocking on death's door and who isnt a fascist. Like thats it. You realize republicans had nominated a moderate like John McCain this year, Kamala would literally stand no chance right?

[@leonblack2651]

H​ow long are you willing to wait for?

[@Az-co4pq]

Dude, she’s not the President of these so called United States. She’s the Vice President and works at the behest of the President, which means the VP doesn’t have any power to do anything, except be the deciding vote in cases of ties. The VP is a placeholder.

[@kurtisjohnson5456]

Well said sir thank you

[@johnietaylor1817]

its all coming out now, truth will always surface sooner or latter, unfortunately the normies are watching tic tok, good luc America, x NZ

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Neither does "Separation of church and state"...

[@Mike-o4z5tThais]

Astute and savvy discern Hon. Senator Kennedy is. He's been in highlights recent, very busy. Service thanks to him and Prof. Mascott.

[@d3w4yn3]

She is one of the few humans I've seen testify that was objective and successfully displayed no favoritism toward any political party.

[@vanessapebley1374]

Lets do back ground checks on ALL OF CONGRESS AND THE SENATOR. What will they find?

[@davidconley6267]

Kennedy is a great man.

[@ep3578]

Said nobody ever lmfao

[@davidconley6267]

@@ep3578 Well, I guess you are ignorant of intelligence. But good luck to you.

[@goodtoGoNow1956]

Wow, this is an impressive video giving lots to think about

[@wayne387]

Mandatory drug testing and term limits ffs!!! This country is a clown show

[@ericp6496]

The first is a violation of the 4th ammendment, and the second violates the right of the people to choose their representation. Both would make things worse, not better. Please think more.

[@bobthebuilder9553]

Senator Kennedy is one of the few in our congress I respect.

[@berrywalton3918]

Separation of church and state meant for the govt to stay out of the church. Not the church to stay out of the govt. One nation under God....remember?????

[@andyman8630]

um, i think he said separation of powers - between the legislative, executive and judicial

[@Gina-cx1xh]

Einstein, you're mistaken.

[@mikedavis4851]

UNDER GOD NOT THE CHURCH READ THE HISTORY OF SALZBERG AUSTRIA,JIM JONES IT DOS NOT WORK WELL TOGETHER.😊

[@zoneflare2363]

@berrywalton3918 the original pledge did not have "under god" and the phrase wasn't added until the 1950s during the red scare.

[@mrskenscott9643]

Such a great exchange. These two have excellent chemistry.

[@jerusalem7576]

Good questioning, lady is answering questions better than any one I’ve heard by Kennedy. 👍

[@parepete1089]

At the 2:45 minute mark did I hear him say now former President Biden?

[@matadorade]

Senstor Kennedy is brilliant. I'd love to have a drink with the man.

[@samrizzardo]

God Bless Mr Kennedy, man i WISH he was 30 years younger and ran for POTUS

[@JimAkinSr]

Very smart man and always tells it like it is regardless of who it is.

[@galeshawyer2034]

Mascott has been under investigation several times

[@billycarroll798]

Senator Kennedy is a wise old Owl! I wish we had 100 more just like him!

[@wayne387]

Obummer and Oprah needs to be brought to light

[@BSITrace008]

Thank you, Senator John Kennedy

[@joannrinear8388]

I think the appointment of judges, by the parties, individually, poses a problem.

[@rayman1230]

I would suggest, Judges whom fail to follow recent case law set out by courts above them also poses a huge problem. Because as a veteran, allowing ideology and policy that inherently goes against the US Constitution, by definition makes it a domestic threat and enemy. Bottom line is, the modern day Democrat party and those supporting it are enemies to the Constitution. Therefore go against anyone who swore an Oath to protect and uphold the Constitution. That’s ALL military, elected officials, and LEOs. We can’t continue to pass law and policy or fight policy that doesn’t jive with the Constitution. That’s the largest threat to the American people. Elected officials not upholding their position and acting with extreme personal interest

[@mape7675]

@@rayman1230 but men need tampons…

[@StephenSquire-g6i]

BRAVO

[@roybeach3397]

MR TRUMP. DO SAME TO CLINTONS, OBAMA, BIDEN

[@patches3216]

trump has betrayed the constitution and committed crimes against the American people

[@sidneysisk225]

But they are not convicted criminals. They did not commit crimes / fraud etc . They did not steal U.S. Top Secret Documents and store them in a bathhroom. Those documents belong to you and me.......our government.

[@az196823]

Also to whoever is pulling the strings too.

[@phylliswestbury5081]

I love Kennedy. He’s always spot on and speaks to the PEOPLE not over the PEOPLE.

[@apocolypse11]

Politicians are loyal to there parties not the people 13th ammendment 14th ammendment an 17th ammendment was the icing on the cake. States power became obsolete. Why do u think you have state an federal taxes? Lol taxation without representation indeed. 🤣

[@juliemorgan4937]

Yep.... Taxation without representation, over taxing the legal American citizens.... We fought that war .....

[@rayman1230]

Exactly why federal income tax and welfare programs need cut. Let state figure it out.

[@paulholmes672]

Repeal the 17th amendment, return sanity to the Senate and equal voice to the States.

[@DuaneK-us2pv]

Here's an argument from Kirkland's perspective on driver's licenses, traffic infractions, and the distinction between commercial and private: *Driver's Licenses and Traffic Infractions: A Constitutional Analysis* As a citizen, I, Duane Kirkland, assert that driver's licenses and traffic infractions have been mischaracterized by the government, blurring the lines between commercial and private activities. *Commercial vs. Private: The Distinction* The Constitution recognizes two distinct categories: commercial and private. - Commercial activities involve interstate commerce, subject to federal regulation (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3). - Private activities, such as traveling within one's state or locality, are protected by the Constitution's guarantees of liberty and property (Article IV, Section 2). *Driver's Licenses: Unconstitutional Expansion* Driver's licenses were originally intended for commercial drivers engaging in interstate commerce. However, states have unconstitutionally expanded licensing requirements to include private citizens. - The Supreme Court has upheld the right to travel without restriction (Shapiro v. Thompson, 1969). - Mandatory licensing for private travel infringes upon this right. *Traffic Infractions: Criminalization of Private Activity* Traffic infractions, such as speeding or running a red light, have been criminalized, subjecting private citizens to fines and penalties. - These infractions are not commercial in nature and do not harm others. - Criminalization constitutes an overreach of government authority. *Constitutional Violations* The current system violates: - The Fourth Amendment (unreasonable searches and seizures) - The Fifth Amendment (due process) - The Fourteenth Amendment (equal protection) *Restoring Constitutional Balance* To restore balance, I propose: 1. Repeal mandatory licensing for private drivers. 2. Distinguish commercial and private activities in traffic laws. 3. Limit fines and penalties for private traffic infractions. 4. Protect citizens' right to travel without restriction. *Conclusion* The distinction between commercial and private activities must be upheld. By recognizing these differences, we can ensure that government authority is limited and citizens' rights are protected. *References:* - US Constitution - Shapiro v. Thompson (1969) - Supreme Court decisions on commerce and travel - State laws and regulations *Copyright:* 2024 Duane Kirkland. All rights reserved. *License:* Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Please note that this argument is from Kirkland's perspective and may not reflect the views of all experts or authorities.

[@FrickinTony]

Social Security doesn't need immigration Corporations do

[@EbenezerSackey-l9j]

What a real gem in the senate!

[@carollunsford355]

Love Senator Kennedy. He is honest and smart.

[@beerdeliveryguy]

he said former president biden. not very smart

[@knrdvmmlbkkn]

@@beerdeliveryguy"he said former (...) not very smart" That was about a hypothetical future scenario in which "former" would be correct!

[@randyfrost2547]

This lady judge Kennedy is questioning doesn't dodge questions. I bet she's a conservative, honest judge.

[@suzegiljer3206]

Mr Kennedy is a modern day Socratis,great stuff

[@mikedavis4851]

😂

[@sidneysisk225]

Uh Oh.

[@42663]

A veritable Harvey Einstein

[@jonhenry8268]

He's a rube

[@lcypher5579]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lorigirl65]

Love this Senator from Louisiana!

[@4clover279]

Professor Mascott?…. She sure is 😂

[@Littlebigbot]

And with black eyes to boot.

[@mesfinmebrahtu4946]

Couldn't someone find this Kennedy a somewhat better job. I don't see what the one he has achieves and how valuable it is to those it addresses.

[@Big12rocks]

Senator Kennedy is the best!

[@tedthetford6401]

Yes

[@carlosruizbothwell2132]

The word women doesn't appearing in the Constitution either.

[@adamschrader328]

The Founders were Brilliant!

[@carlosruizbothwell2132]

@@adamschrader328 what century you live in? You don't like women?

[@gforce03XX]

That's because only landowners were suppose to have the right to vote. Essentially one vote per lot of land 💯

[@TuhljinTampergauge]

Neither was the word dog. And?

[@carlosruizbothwell2132]

@@TuhljinTampergauge Kennedy claims to be a Constitution originalist only when it's politically convenient, his fake "folksy" Louisiana accent not fooling anyone.

[@chuckw.6376]

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) for POTUS 2028. This is the type of no-nonsense, call it as it is Statesman we need in office. Were he to run with Nick Freitas on his ticket as VP, they should be unstoppable. After 8 years of experience as VP, Nick would be prime for ascension to POTUS giving us 16 years to heal our nation and make it thrive again.

[@benjamineferko1657]

The Supreme Court didn't establish anything. They merely recognized the immunity and helped to define it.

[@akgypsy54]

👍Exactly

[@NoYoureBeautiful]

Did he just make her giggle?

[@Gnosarchist]

Perhaps it is better to hobble the president and actually have them think through the legal ramifications of their obtuse decisions. And yes, perhaps Biden SHOULD be prosecuted for negligence. The issue, as Kennedy says, is the systematic political persecution and weaponization of politicized courts. That is the problem that needs to be solved.

[@gregwindell7702]

Be strong enough to be honest and kind

[@johnlaudenslager706]

But there was agreement that a president should and did have immunity regarding core functions. So whether ex-president Trump has immunity depends on whether the function(s ) in question is/are core. So what was Senator Kennedy's point?

[@kathleenvizedom5751]

Many such activity goes on in our government endlessly.

[@zoneflare2363]

Now you know former presidents can be charged? Nixon was going to be charged but the preemptive pardon stopped that from happening.

[@corbinhbucknerjr558]

Nixon actually broke the law, and he would have been charged by the Justice Department, not some fly by night left wing loon local DA with ZERO jurisdiction. Leftists just don't like Trump. Big difference.

[@enscroggs]

Senator Kennedy... We've had a few Senator Kennedys over the last 65 years. One of them was an absolute slimebucket, but he's dead and gone. But, this Senator Kennedy is a national treasure and a master of the Socratic method. Let's hope he will be the one remembered and emulated by the virtuous.

[@Sdol2600]

Who gets to pick which laws were violated and whether it was justified to do so. Can you see how this sort of behavior will be misused?

[@MikeW165]

The law is the law.

[@mikedavis4851]

I can see it now With Trump and his SCOTUS,JUDGE CANNON ,INTERFERING IN STATE ELECTIONS WITH FAKE ELECTORS CORRUPTION.😮

[@MikeW165]

@albundy-m1l No need. We already know this

[@MikeW165]

@albundy-m1l dems aren't the ones trying to subvert the law all the time. Thats your side

[@mape7675]

@@MikeW165not really

[@dk.8508]

Kennedy is excellent here in getting out the truth

[@KarenKennedy-q1b]

Excellent from Senator Kennedy!

[@whitebuffalo3023]

Former President Biden???

[@ferallass7200]

I caught that as others must have😂😂😂

[@sheldonegger3868]

Hypothetical scenario.

[@JohnBerry-q1h]

Economy of language. The senator is semantically posing the future scenario as to what Joe Biden might find himself subjected to, whereupon Joe leaves the Presidency.

[@paulholmes672]

He's more "former" now than he ever was and that is saying something especially as he was only allowed to speak and answer questions when the machine cleared his responses, i.e. "I not supposed to answer any questions or I'll get into trouble". Good ole Joe, you can get an ice cream.

[@michaelpatrick7256]

I get so sick of FOGHORN LEGHORN and his bull crap

[@PW929]

“now former president biden”

[@labradormom1]

I love that man and his verbage is on target! His delivery is completely different. He begins in a soothing tone asking for a description and then begins the "interrogation" putting whoever is his target in a off position that is difficult to back out.

[@tedmockrish6037]

Official duties should not be impacted. But when there is grift for personal gain. Electioneering for personal gain that includes inciting violence. Yes. That is and should be prosecutable. And the use of “now” we have decided to prosecute does not speak to the need to do so due to the absolutely criminal behaviours of our disgraced former president trump. Please

[@mikedavis4851]

Amen 👍🏻🎉

[@janiceabbitt980]

How much evidence do you need to acknowledge Trump had nothing to do with the events on Jan 6th? They just released transcript where Trump said on Jan 3rd to have National Guard or military at the capital to make sure everyone is safe. The Pentagon decided not to because of optics. There was no fighting or riots until the police started shooting gas and rubber bullets into the crowd. There were over a hundred undercover agents in the crowd, inciting violence and broke windows. Not one person has been charged with insurrection. Since the 2020 election, plenty of evidence has surfaced that election fraud did happen in several states. Mainstream media just didn't feel it was necessary to inform the American people. With just a little research, everything I stated can be verified. Why are so many people too lazy to do the research themselves and continue to put their Trump derangement on full display? Nobody will fault you if you can admit that maybe you were wrong and had been brainwashed. That shows you still have some common sense. But to continue to embrace a narrative that has been debunked where even Wikipedia has changed its definition of Jan 6th several times is crazy. If the left said you could fly, you just need to repeat it constantly to make it true. Are you gonna jump off a building when they ask you to? Cause that's exactly what's happening now. A vote for Harris is finding out the hard way you can't fly.

[@charlesharris9965]

He was ACQUITTED by the Senate of any misconduct on February 13th, 2021. This means that he was charged and declared innocent of the charges. He cannot be tried for anything he did as President without getting the official permission slip from the Senate first. Every "case" that is even remotely predicated on his actions while POTUS are unconstitutional garbage 🗑. This means both of not-so-special prosecutor Smith's "cases", Fani Pack Willis' "case", Fat Alvin Bragg's "case", and even Mad E. Jeanne Carroll's Bergdorf Delusion "case" are doomed to fail at SCOTUS (if they ever get that far). All of these "cases" suffer from multiple constitutional violations (Articles I, II, III, VI, and Amendments 1A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 10A, and 14A).

[@charlesharris9965]

Since President Trump was ACQUITTED by the Senate of any misconduct regarding the riot and the election on February 13th, 2021, he is not "disgraced." That is your own personal opinion that has the legal authority of a speck of dust. All of the so-called "cases" against him are garbage 🗑. SCOTUS will shred them into confetti. They all violate numerous constitutional Articles, several Amendments (1A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 8A, 10A, and 14A), and several SCOTUS Decisions.