Justice Alito torched for another extremist 'MAGA battle flag' by Sen. Whitehouse

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss the two “MAGA battle flags” flying at Justice Alito’s homes as he refuses to recuse from cases involving Donald Trump and Jan. 6: “It really capsulates all the problems we’ve had with this rogue Supreme Court and its refusal to accept any rule of law.”
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#MAGA #JusticeAlito #flag

[@johnbrown1851]

Biden should go on national TV and call for Alito and Thomas to step down or at least recuse themselves from Jan 6 cases. Why is he not putting pressure and calling them out? This is no time to be timid.

[@johnh7411]

The democrats just put a message out there once or twice, then act like that takes care of it - they said their piece. They have to keep hammering away at it to get it into peoples’ minds, like Republicans do.

[@joemauer7970]

A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.” ― Thomas Paine

[@dannmarceau]

Very good.

[@emilyalice1]

Love it. TY for posting

[@peterfromgw4615]

Well said. Grüße aus Australien.

[@herballycorrect]

Do you think it was appropriate for Joe Biden to shower with his teenage daughter? In her diary, she spoke of showering late at night only after her father had gone to sleep so he wouldn't join her. ---- PG. 11.

[@herballycorrect]

Sounds like the DOJ.

[@FrancisBowieBeans]

IMPEACH this MAN NOW. This is NOT the time for fecklessness timidity. Lives are at stake.

[@yvondjo5587]

Republican senators are as corrupts as Alito and Thomas they will never vote to impeech them

[@diphrent4yt]

If these justices are violating the law of the land, why aren't they being indicted?

[@lopezb]

He should have recused himself from all judgements touching on Trump, and he should resign immediately and apologize to the American people for his unprofessional bias and actions.

[@docequis9796]

Freedom of speech is only for certain people.

[@JackKennedy-f5r]

There should be no person in America that is above the law

[@docequis9796]

All citizens enjoy freedom of speech, expression and assembly... want to change that?

[@AllieSheffield]

All of this has to do with weakness of John Robert, who has no control of his court!

[@herballycorrect]

Do you think it was appropriate for Joe Biden to shower with his teenage daughter? In her diary, she spoke of showering late at night only after her father had gone to sleep so he wouldn't join her. ---- Pg. 11.

[@Republic4ever714]

Because the Marxists got dirt on him he’s compromised.

[@shermantincher3417]

Because some group of Lawyers are paying his wife 10 million A year to train them to argue cases before SCOTUS. unless he Recused himself from every case the argued he is being bribed!

[@joeblog2672]

I really want to get that book that talks about the modern corruption of the Obscene court. I say bring back the witch trials for these specific black robes. Dunk trials in the Ptomac would work! Only the allegedly corrputed ones.

[@thisismetoday]

Clearly he agrees with them, otherwise he’d stop it

[@JR-pr8jb]

Sen. Durbin of the Judiciary Committee must investigate, conduct hearings on the Court's political bias.

[@user-tu4rn8ui9u]

Senator Whitehouse, you're one of the good ones -- thank you for actually doing your job on behalf of the American people. I read your book and recommend it to everyone I know. It is essential reading. The corruption is breathtaking.

[@Thepopcornator]

When the Supreme court was increased to nine members, it was because there were nine circuits at the time. There are now 13 circuits. It's time to expand the court and make ghouls like Thomas and Alito irrelevant.

[@Melrose51653]

Unless you just add more of them

[@jaygatz4335]

13 is a lucky number.

[@johannebeerbaum1546]

@@realitywave AND WOULD BE BETTER….

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

@@realitywave What about Guam! And the other 7 territories of the U.S.?? They pay us taxes, and live under the U.S. constitution, and are protected by the U.S. military. I don’t have a problem giving them voting rights! Not sure how they would line up party wise, but oh well.

[@joemauer7970]

Term limits too

[@Joe-ey7cu]

I like judges that aren't crooked or biased. Scotus judges should have an 8 year term limit and should be elected by the voters. Also, while we're making America great again, an impeached president should not be allowed to run for a second term.

[@ravlucianus3005]

There's ur problem they all have bias one way or another

[@teresasmith4145]

Bingo 🥀

[@FahQue1984]

He wasn't impeached 😂 Impeachment hoax 1 and 2 fell through 😂

[@Joe-ey7cu]

@@FahQue1984 Q maga cultist.

[@vforwombat9915]

@@FahQue1984 he was impeached. stop lying.

[@cherylslomko132]

Let me guess...it was the cleaning lady's fault...

[@Pam501]

Oh yes, for sure, those cleaning ladies know no bounds when clearing out household fixture and fittings!

[@peterfromgw4615]

Perhaps even the pool boy, or maybe the gardener, or even the dogwalker……. Grüße aus Australien.

[@jamesjones-wv9ik]

...the cleaning lady...

[@hermanyanto1338]

The cleaning lady who speaks broken English.😮

[@paulnicholson1906]

@@hermanyanto1338 dollars to donuts she is illegal

[@user-gr9te5qw5e]

When our founders wrote our constitution I ASSURE YOU THEY DONT WANT A FACIST MAGA SUPREME COURT

[@billstieh3193]

Alito and Thomas must be recused from anything related to Jan 6th

[@andercoyote4170]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse for all you ve done to reveal the machinations of the current Supreme Court. Despicable! IMPEACH Alito and Thomas!

[@mariopuzo4509]

They weren’t elected they were appointed.

[@pennygleeson5029]

If roberts does nothing, then he's as bad as alito & thomas 😡

[@nancydouglas8772]

Absolutely

[@ClarityDetermination]

I'd guess that Leonard Leo or other right leaning extremists have some dirt on Roberts.

[@possumofantikka8160]

love to see you anywhere sen. whitehouse :}} thank you

[@thehoboman]

Please do a segment on how to file a judicial complaint against Alito and Thomas.

[@AM-fs1je]

Glenn kirshner has a form & instructions on his yt channel.

[@robinpiironen3894]

I'm sorry he doesn't believe in the country he has made an oath to , so why are they still working for it. He should be fired.

[@Tammarrah100]

Loooooove the smart Senator!❤

[@billyrubin3108]

Alito’s another one without integrity. Term limits please!

[@Hd64823]

I won’t be surprise if he blames his dog. Alito and Thomas must resign for violating their oath of office and Roberts should also resign for enabling for his inaction.

[@herballycorrect]

Do you think it was appropriate for Joe Biden to shower with his teenage daughter? In her diary, she spoke of showering late at night only after her father had gone to sleep so he wouldn't join her. ---- Pg. 11.

[@adriennesmith4983]

The upside-down flag is a signal of distress. Look it up. The other flag is essentially the same thing. Our nation is collapsing; our Constitution in shreds. Justice Alito has every right to express his concerns and there is absolutely no reason for anyone to be offended. He’s worried for us all.

[@jvlm3091]

@@adriennesmith4983 When you're a Supreme Court Justice you keep your personal political concerns to yourself. This guy is shameless (and Clarence T? Wow, talk about a puppet owned by wealthy patrons).

[@dennisharrell2236]

​@@adriennesmith4983Our nation is "collapsing" (under threat) BECAUSE of anti-American MAGAts like Alito and Thomas.

[@letsRegulateSociopaths]

Kavanaughty and gorsuxh should resign for lying under oath during their confirmation hearings and for BRIBES before that. You think that $200000 was really for "season tickets"? Season tickets are commonly used for BRIBES

[@Mr.R-xv4le]

Alito and Thomas should leave the bench and take their disgrace with them.

[@justiceforrevina]

They will NEVER leave - unless they are IMOEACHED, they are close to installing a King, and carrying out their Christian Nationalist decades long AGENDA!

[@kromesd769]

They're extremists they have no shame.

[@johntillotson4254]

Agreed

[@Sunshine-un5ww]

They ruined their own legacy

[@kromesd769]

Those extremists would never do such thing .

[@Grateful4Today]

Supremely corrupted and biased ! They must be removed from their buddy's criminal cases, not SHOULD but MUST !!!

[@paulsanchez5776]

End the corruption by getting money out of politics!!! 💰💵💰💵

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

We can thank the supreme court for that too. Citizen's United. Corporations are not people and money is not free speech.

[@JKLauderdale]

When the people who have the final say over The Peoples' Rights are no longer answerable to The People, we have an issue or three with the system

[@Ganiscol]

It was inevitable. The whole political system in the US has no vetting foundation other than people voting for individuals. Anyone, regardless of how unqualified on every level, can run for a seat in Congress or the White House. And from there, judges are nominated and approved - regardless of how unsuitable or unqualified they are. The rot stems from the roots. I happen to think that all judges should be nominated, vetted and approved by an independent council, perhaps consisting of former judges and law scholars. They screen the candidates careers and decide if they are suitable. From the lowest court to the highest court. They way it is now, with one party being not only utterly corrupt but un-american and downright fascistic, you get maga trash like thomas and alito on the supreme court and cannon down in floriduh actively trying to squash the documents case for trump - because he appointed her and she hopes to be rewarded with a scotus promotion down the line.

[@maureenpeterson2]

@@Ganiscolvery well said!

[@jeanpageau4851]

If Judge Alito had any self respect he'd step down but he doesn't so he won't.🙄

[@JustinOldman-y4h]

Cry Harder 😂😂😂😂

[@monsterglo]

All you have to do is take one look at the orange dripping from his lips and you will understand the whole story 🤮

[@thundark3736]

Swallow harder ​@@JustinOldman-y4h

[@kromesd769]

​@@JustinOldman-y4hI doubt you would say the same if a liberal justice did it. 🤡

[@Shanjuran33]

No self respect is a mark of recognition for these traitors.

[@pakababy3710]

What I don't get is WHY would he put himself in this position over flags? He knows it would cause major controversy. What's the motive for it?

[@veebxl]

Perhaps Judge Merchan and DA Willis should start flying flags. Fun times.

[@MarkvanBuskirk]

Thank you for covering this

[@kenc7120]

It’s irrelevant.

[@Article94]

​@kenc7120 It's disqualifying to sit on Trump v. US for Alito.

[@kenc7120]

Oh well, sorry about your luck.

[@LiftUpNotDown]

@@kenc7120 Actually it’s not. You just don’t like hearing the truth.

[@gointothedogs4634]

@@kenc7120 It is to you MAGA Trump supporting lackeys. I agree with FJB because he's Fair, Factual, Fearless, Faithful, Forward thinking Joe Biden. Just watch, Diaper Dumping Don will lose once again.

[@laurahobgood-qt3c-c115]

We the people must have more power when it comes to the SCOTUS. It's time to hold them accountable for their actions.

[@AmandaAshe]

Recuse or resign, Alito! This SC has gone rogue

[@dannmarceau]

Does the wife have issues with the neighbors at the beach house, too?

[@mariopuzo4509]

lol right

[@spacemonkey4010]

Alito and Uncle Clarence should be impeached. This is shameful.

[@EddyMerckx-1964-Sallanches]

Look who is talking derogatory and degrading to judges now . The American fraud leftist.

[@adriennesmith4983]

The upside-down is a Distress Signal. Look it up. The other flag is essentially the same. He’s saying: Pray. Stop letting these agents of the NWO in the media tell you what to think. Their job is literally to divide & weaken us. Look behind the curtain. Look around. We’re heading over the cliff.

[@jkarnes45]

Alito and Thomas have as much business on our Supreme Court as I have living on Mars.

[@mariopuzo4509]

*clap* GOOD ONE.

[@sbwantstoknow]

Not doubt he’s has been promised a multi-million bonus and a top position in the Trump cabinet for doing everything in his power to overthrow democracy.

[@mytwocents848]

He is a flunky of the extreme Christian Nationalists like Leonard Leo, the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society. They own him.

[@sallysteadman6923]

Hey Senator Whitehouse. You are one of my top three senators..

[@maureenpeterson2]

Totally agree! He’s so straight and honest! Ithink he run for president - he is smart educated and knowledgeable!

[@joeblog2672]

Whitehouse for the white house.

[@waynenace8326]

😂you scraped the bottom of the barrel don't you😅

[@waynenace8326]

​ No to senorita outhouse in the white house

[@Astrobrant2]

Mine, too -- the others being Bernie and Elizabeth. Wouldn't it have been great to have them as Pres and V-Pres!! I really hope Katie Porter wins her Senate race in California.

[@lifeoverdoseent7150]

Oh it was just his dead grandmother who put it up…

[@rufuswilliamson1722]

Mr. President?! Assign four more Judges to The Supreme Court. You are well within your rights to do so. There are thirteen judicial districts... no longer nine. Fill the four vacant judicial districts.

[@wildbillak]

Laws don’t mean f*ckall if they are Never Enforced…WTAF?

[@MOMO41837]

This is what happens when small, weak, little men gain power...

[@jenm9099]

I don't want to live in a theocracy! Keep religion OUT of our laws.

[@bootskanchelsis3337]

same! agreed.

[@marielacharite-io5iq]

So for the cases that Alito has heard regarding anything that was and is relating to Trump should all be thrown out and Alito needs to be impeached along with Thomas. Thomas should also be impeached! Then Biden should get two judges in that will upheld the law regardless of political affiliation

[@possumofantikka8160]

ahh have to say the chief architect of the supreme kkkourt as it stands seems to me to be mr mcturtle. credit where credit is due. its been a mcconnell project for a long long time.

[@dannmarceau]

We're sunk without a solid Blue Wave.💙

[@mariopuzo4509]

You’re joking. You actually think dems care about you at all?!

[@bardsamok9221]

Red block the anticorruption bills in congress unfortunately

[@HopefulFlipFlops-yv6xc]

And maybe with it. I don't trust government that is purchased ours is now.

[@thisismetoday]

Get the chief justice in front of congress!! What else do you need them to do?

[@jkarnes45]

Alito should not only recuse himself from any case involving Trump he should recuse himself from the legal profession altogether. He's a Russian propagandist.

[@ItsMikeSandovalsYouTubeChannel]

they will not recuse because this is the exclusive reason they are there

[@SCOTTEDM]

Exactly! Only one side is playing by the rules.

[@carolpfeiffer1577]

Alito needs to be out of our Supreme Court... NOW! He cannot be trusted!

[@otishayes4594]

Supreme judges shouldn’t have lifetime appointments as judges

[@deborahpitcher7723]

Alito has to be held accountable for removing this traitor

[@TournamentPlayer]

Separation of powers means each of the 3 branches has responsibility for upholding the Constgitution and norms of morality. Durbin has abdicated the powerful responsibility of Congress and bent his knee to Trump, Alito, Thomas, et al.!!

[@Yourereallykiddingme]

Nothing but disrespect for SCOTUS...

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Alito is not for Democracy in our country. Alitio is complicit in the adherence of Tolitarian reigns. Alitio seems to prefer dictators instead of a presidency. Alito

[@wlm2618]

That is because we are a representative Republic, not a pure democracy

[@Pedro91795]

@@wlm2618irrelevant - the “ represent “ part requires representation of the people’s will.

[@RydiasRevenge]

LOL I get what you did there with the misspelled "Tolitarian" Reigns vs. Totalitarian Reigns - basically we're flushing everything down the toilet, especially orange turds like Trump. Project 2025 proves this without a doubt, cause it's a %^%ty plan that MAGA GOP wants us to follow!

[@josephduplaga1881]

That's not even possible to have a dictator in the United States.I don't think you know what you're talking about

[@johnleclerc8806]

The Pine Tree flag represents the ideals of the founding fathers, liberty, freedom, and justice for all.

[@johnhoward8668]

OMG, the entire world is watching us. We need to fix this before it’s too late. We are losing that “ righteous indignation”, that we flaunt to other countries.

[@AM-fs1je]

After 9 years, it's a little late.

[@leonardenglish815]

😮The cartoon character Justice Alito standing on his head next to his upside down flag pointing to his wife blaming her 😊

[@blueberryfuzz]

We simply can't have any position in society that is never accountable to anything.

[@bardsamok9221]

Babies?

[@JackieDay-001]

What processes exist to immediately recuse Alito and Thomas with regards to any Trump issue(s) that they will hear and decide upon? Doesn’t Roberts have an obligation to demand or implement recusal on these two clowns?

[@Bill-wk2nc]

There isn't one, it's up to each Justice to police themselves and that needs to be changed yesterday!

[@edwardausmus6907]

They sold us out.

[@ld3511]

Sincerest gratitude to Mr. Whitehouse for his constant effort to preserve democracy. It looks like our scotus has been captured by an enemy of the state and should be treated as the very serious threat that it is.

[@bradunruh5910]

dont worry the supreme court wont do any thing to upset there furer heil trump

[@epincion]

Wake up America and vote Blue in Nov

[@Jennifer-do8cm]

Impeach Alito and Thomas

[@ophirdog]

This is disgusting. Changes need to take place now before America is turned into a theocracy.

[@rikvanderheijden7664]

Idio-theocracy* 😱

[@melodiephillips3514]

As I have said before, as the wife of a Supreme Court Justice she has a duty to our country to act accordingly. She decided to take it upon herself to fly that flag and the fact that he did NOTHING ABOUT IT makes him culpable. It’s disgusting and disgraceful and now everyone knows Alito cannot be trusted!!

[@lisariggs5688]

Melodie… you speak darkness but soon light will enter and you will be changed.

[@melodiephillips3514]

@@lisariggs5688 whoever you are. A VERY bright light shines through my entire life. I believe in Good not evil, love not hate and prison for criminals. Don’t patronize me honey, the SC justice is wrong and should be removed from the court.

[@NDARYBC]

Whitehouse was Right all along...get em guy...

[@daydreambeliever2964]

Wow, so his wife flew the flag upside down at the beach house too? That's a lot of flag hoisting by his wife! I guess she used to be custodian before she became a cult member. Well, I mean thank goodness its not the judge himself huh? 🫏😃

[@Frank-i7n]

She seemingly is fighting with all her neighbors across all their homes/properties in the country… smh

[@daydreambeliever2964]

@@Frank-i7n Well, there's only one other explanation, its aliens... obviously

[@newhorizon4066]

Stop blaming her, blame her neighbors!

[@ShawnMicheldeMontaigne]

You cannot be a Trump supporter AND a moral human being.

[@misterwallace3479]

You people have issues

[@TheresaWhite-y5i]

You cannot be a Trump supporter AND a moral human being I agree.

[@vforwombat9915]

@@misterwallace3479 true that. we don't like fascists.

[@akheem7515]

A hundred percent!

[@cestmoi1796]

yes ​@@misterwallace3479..we continue overcoming treachery ..to support the democratic republic experiment

[@brandeejensen1270]

These traitors need to go!

[@kenc7120]

Agree 1000% Sloppy joe and company need to go, and go they will in November

[@mariopuzo4509]

Differing opinions don’t make u a traitor . We’re all stuck in this sinking ship together my friend.

[@RydiasRevenge]

@@kenc7120 I heard Baby Trump is crying "sham!" because he cannot fit in an orange jumpsuit since he's too fat they don't make them his size LOL

[@marybethf8979]

And Thomas should be removed /recused

[@kenc7120]

Why, did he hurt your feelings?

[@averydaymond1560]

@@kenc7120 It’s traumatic to leftist when someone disagrees with their politics. That is why they want everyone that thinks differently than them imprisoned. Most modern day leftist are deranged lunatics.

[@ubiquitousrose7476]

​@@kenc7120 Asked the guy one French fry short of a happy meal

[@EdwardYoung-df6hc]

​@@ubiquitousrose7476hahaha 🤣🤣 is😂😂

[@RydiasRevenge]

@@kenc7120 I have a nice MAGA tears mug with your name on it - you'll need it in a few weeks after your baby goes to jail and cries "Sham! Waaaaaaaaahhhhh!" LOL

[@jayneberkley9742]

Laurence thanks for the info……even though it’s sickening, Senator Whitehouse is a treasure❤

[@rainbowmade1880]

He should be indefinitely suspended without pay until he testifies under oath about these traitorous actions. Act now .

[@cheeseandpickles4506]

Alito showing us he is untouchable and saying NEENER NEENER NEENER!!

[@JR-pr8jb]

When Biden is reelected and Dems have the House and Senate, the Court needs to be expanded. Justice at last.

[@robbylock1741]

Alito and Thomas shouldn't recuse, they should resign!

[@carlyar5281]

Today we are living with the consequences of policies made 40 years ago. The Supreme Court is no different, it is the result of a 50 year campaign by the GOP and the extreme conservatives who have wanted to undo the progress made since the 1930s.

[@lindalovatt5799]

Garland should indict these vile justices but he wont.they take so called gifts and dont disclose them and probably dont disclose them on their taxes either.crooks should not be on the supreme courts

[@mariopuzo4509]

Better than laundering I suppose

[@byronhorner9877]

Corrupt Alito needs to step down immediately and turn in his citizenship and be deported. How pathetic he is along with his corrupt buddy Thomas. What an embarrassment to our justice system

[@johntillotson4254]

This has to stop. Clarence Thomas and Alito need to be removed

[@susanwade4796]

⚖️☝️🤨 When are people, & the FBI going to start listening to (Sheldon Whitehouse), & acting on ending the corruption in our government?

[@thenorthernspinozist397]

Alito should do more than recuse himself from the January 6th insurrection case, he should resign his seat on the Supreme Court..

[@mikepowers9486]

He has no decency or honor. so why would he do either?

[@pisachanation414]

Justice Alito should retire now, while he still has a very very small amount of credibility left in his wife's eyes. Alito and Thomas need to go!!

[@thebrain3546]

Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas are good buddies. They usually conspire to make the same ruling in order to affect the outcome of a case.

[@patcomerford5596]

Alito needs to be immediately impeached and removed from the bench.

[@gohboon7525]

Is he going to blame his children, Laura or Philip Alito this time?

[@maryball7659]

He really needs to be IMPEACHED

[@theresachesmore1439]

Need a National wide petition to remove from court.

[@michaeldiogenesbest6127]

I'll sign.....

[@vorpalbunny4091]

Without hesitation. 👍

[@marielacharite-io5iq]

Congress has to hold them accountable! Do it Democrats!!!

[@benniewoods9514]

Nikki Nimrata Haley " America isn't racist 😆 couldn't answer a simple question. Now doesn't understand her voting for Trump is an endorsement of Trump . Does she pocess a highschool diploma 😆

[@stevesteve7175]

I believe Alito should not be judge. He should resign.

[@JR-pr8jb]

Alito: My wife did it. Wife: My maid did it. Maid: I told her it was upside-down, but she'd had too many martinis.

[@AlterMann57]

I think Thomas and Alito should be removed from the SCOTUS, they should both be disbarred and indicted for their unreported "gifts" from the wealthy right wing oligarch that they serve. Those two "Justices" are as bent as elbow macaroni and they should be in prison for the remainder of their lives.

[@PabloCastillo-v3s]

Who is he going to blame this on ? His gray haired momma ?

[@rjdankert]

Add four new justices to the SCOTUS asap

[@konstantinavalentina3850]

Alito, Thomas? Are these clowns above the law? Are there no means to boot them off the bench?

[@mariopuzo4509]

Nope.

[@Brad-ip8wz]

These justices must be held accountable, as we say no one is above the law, if you engage in corrupt acts, then you are considered corrupt. Most corruption is in violation of various laws

[@akadieliskowich9339]

Lock him up! Lock him up! Lock him up! Lock him up! Lock him up! Lock him up!..Alito!!!! Thomas!!!!

[@swoondrones]

Why aren't there any judicial arguments that she is laying the system and so should be recused anyway?

[@johntillotson4254]

This person needs to be removed and so does Thomas. He will be removed. These people are a disgrace

[@FahQue1984]

Cope

[@gerardgallagher1495]

Alito and Thomas are losers.Oliver Wendell Holmes is turning in his grave