Lies, Politics and Democracy: J. Michael Luttig (interview) | FRONTLINE

The former federal judge J. Michael Luttig, who counseled then-Vice President Mike Pence's team in the days before the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack, spoke to FRONTLINE ahead of his anticipated House Jan. 6 committee appearance.
“The plan was to overturn the election through the exploitation of what I've called the institutions of democracy and the instruments and instrumentalities of our democracy,” Luttig told FRONTLINE in a May 25, 2022, interview - his first for television.
Luttig served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1991 to 2006. Prior to his time on the bench, Luttig was assistant counsel to the president under Ronald Reagan and clerked for then-judge Antonin Scalia and for Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger. He also served as assistant attorney general in charge of the Office of Legal Counsel in the Department of Justice under George H.W. Bush. After leaving government service in 2006, he entered the private sector, where he has worked for both Boeing and Coca-Cola. He is currently retired.
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CHAPTERS:
Rising Concern During the 2016 Elections - 0:00:00
The Trump Presidency - 0:08:25
The 2020 Election - 0:18:01
Initial Response to the 2020 Election Results - 0:25:42
Growing Concern of a Constitutional Crisis - 0:48:33
A Call From Richard Cullen - 1:00:39
“We need to help the vice president.” - 1:21:44
An “Assault From Within” - 1:48:42
The Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol - 2:02:35
A Call from the Vice President - 2:08:27
The Response to the Events of Jan. 6 - 2:15:22
A “Clear and Present Danger” - 2:27:48
The Twitter Thread - 2:35:21

[@normabrien8331]

What is a great concern to me is McConnell’s attitude towards our democracy and the way he has manipulated the power he wields in the senate and his manipulation of the appointment of the judiciary and the blatant language he has been using for example during the Obama’s presidency how he said he would oppose any of the actions of the president and now that he continues the same attitude with the Biden’s administration, he is the real danger.

[@IMHip2]

THIS THIS THIS!

[@yvonnecita1952]

This man? What’s his name?

[@ecstanton8385]

it seems McConnell has sadly chosen party/power over country

[@MrShekoexile]

Just look at McConnell's face and you can see plainly that he has no soul.

[@shirleycarter6976]

Smfh neither did you period 😒 let's be real

[@ianreed9571]

The worst thing about Trump isn't what we've learned about him, it's what we've learned about our family, friends and neighbors that support him.

[@alicerising8972]

You are absolutely correct!!!

[@Braveheart.22]

Thank you...I needed to hear that now.

[@surgec]

He’s torn my family apart, such a tragedy. I have a handful of family members that are so entrenched in conspiracies and the demonization of people who support “liberal” or “progressive” ideologies.

[@gregbors8364]

It’s a cult. It’s so weird, I personally don’t see that guy as being a typical, charismatic cult leader. Maybe it was because he was a TV star for so long 🤷‍♂️

[@peanutbutter3543]

@@surgec not just trumpie, the rethugs that are complicit in the big lie and states lead by rethugs passing legislation to hurt ppl is maddening and successfully dividing us more people are more angry , less patient/tolerant and are desiring to physically Act on their neighbors. Chaos rules the day and the oligarchs love it

[@GongMaster]

I am a German citizen and know very little about all the details what happened at these events. This interview is one of the most outstanding interviews I have ever seen and I am deeply impressed by the humbleness of Michael Luttig and even more impressed to watch him how he considered every single word while answering the questions. The story he tells is heroic and this man literally saved America that day by tweeting his words and not even knowing how to tweet, so he had to read the instructions first. What a fascinating story and in the same time I am deeply worried now about where this political theatre is navigating. After hearing Michael's explanations I believe that there is an urgend need for America to wake up and sort out this mess. We are now in very difficult times of an imminent danger for a thrid world war and the political leaders in the leading nation of the western world have nothing better to do, than conspiring for personal and political reasons. Anyone who can should take all necessary risks, if it can provide possibly any hope to resolve this situation. What the former president did was more than obviously not ok and ist must have consequences, which are of equal gravity.

[@sharonjoy6234]

Suggest what you think Would improve our democracy because it affects you also.

[@josephinepaulino9473]

Judge Luttig is such an honest man. I'm laughing so hard just hearing what he had to go through in opening a twitter account and sending it out. He called his son desperately, to help him, with great objection. Until the judge threatened him to leave him out of his will. I am still laughing while I am writing my comments. I love you Judge, and God Bless You. Take care.

[@ianreed9571]

"How dismal it is to see present day Americans yearning for the very orthodoxy that their country was founded to escape." Christopher Hitchens

[@thomasjackson2223]

Trump is leading an authoritarian counter-revolution.

[@shirleyreese6832]

Disheartening but so true are his words today.

[@inevolution1]

Do not understand that..? But I know of you.. can you be more clear?

[@vonsuthoff]

*So very, very true. If only Trump's fans studied our history and our Constitution as much as they want to study Trump, perhaps we could get back to being the "United" States of America!*

[@johnbarnesNnaptown]

You mean America can be great again?

[@stephenhathaway269]

Decent honest men like this gentleman need to be heard more of

[@frantzymerisier9661]

You're right 💯 %

[@markz9190]

Ok..OK..let's hear you, the judge or any decent, honest man/woman explain the mules in 2000 Mules. Decent, honest, and plausible explanations only, please. They were committing massive ballot trafficking fraud, and you know it (Even if you haven't bothered to watch the movie).

[@DarhaLB]

Wouldn’t that be refreshing

[@markz9190]

@@nicolebass4352 Because Hillary told you so. While her husband was president, Jeffrey Epstein visited the White House at least 17 times. Epstein got arrested for sex trafficking crimes, but now he is, of course, dead. Who is deplorable?

[@jld4870]

Man of faith…a man with a divine appointment. It’s up to us to listen not only to him but more importantly to God.

[@schnder1]

Federal judge J. Michael Luttig is such an important voice at this time. I admire his careful, thoughtfulness in every answer. I am in awe of you and your wife for your thoughtful response to what was happening before you and your careful response. I admire you, both, so much.

[@playfunsun]

he. is an jnsiping energy form in the face of pure unadulterated insanity

[@beckystone7994]

This man is a great patriot !!

[@phunt8551]

I love this man , a man of integrity....

[@wendysfitness]

Watching this again on August 1st. If rule of law doesn’t apply to our country, we’re doomed.

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

We.are.DOOMED if corporate fucks let this psycho donald get back in.

[@larryjones9773]

I just watched this for the fifth time. In 50 years this video will be a good source for a movie. It would have been great if Judge Luttig & Richard had recorded their phone calls. The sheer terror in their voices would have been good for future generations to hear.

[@lisaober731]

Anyone that would think bill bar is okay needs to be evaluated.

[@lisaober731]

Great the judges wife had to make him recognize how our democracy was challenged.

[@Haleygirl7257]

Read hitlers book mein köpf…. See any similarities? 😳🙏🏻

[@melissaverduin3693]

Thank you Mr.Luttig! We need more people like you speaking out! Because they will take you more serious because you're a judge & lawyer that respects our Constitution & the rule of law!🇺🇸

[@andreweldridge2260]

Yes I agree that they are stingy thieves preventing many people myself including I need more characters to make my point with the money they make fuck them. Trump is responsible for crying to elon that their was a post that was written the given guidelines for the time and complained that the joke about what world is on his headstone and I will admit that I suggested that he has no right on the face of reality to be expected to be buried in alliaighton cemetery with all of the true American heroes and that a dumpster going to a new jersey landfill because of what he did and I am not sorry for the inconvenience but I sincerely hope that you will be keeping your country a free and fair democracy as long as you do that we have a chance of a future not

[@SM-SaMo]

Thank you PBS/Frontline & Judge Luttig for a great interview that kept my attention the whole time! What an honor to have listened intently on your every word Judge Luttig!

[@smader2001]

Yup 👍

[@smader2001]

Yup 👍👍 is is the only way

[@smader2001]

I’m

[@trower64]

"The most serious thing I have ever had to think about." Thank God for true patriots.

[@carolkatras8180]

Thank you judge for speaking out everyone should listen to this judge the truth will come out

[@michael-4k4000]

Amber Heard is a true patriot!

[@squirmgoblin8635]

@@michael-4k4000 Trollhard

[@B_Bodziak]

@@michael-4k4000 So is trump IF being a continuous self-proclaimed victim/martyr is what you mean by patriot.

[@michael-4k4000]

@@B_Bodziakeven trump agreed that he’s the greatest president ever

[@goldensolitude]

Thank you, Judge Lutieg, for your service to the country. Your words of. Wisdom have helped me articulate to others my view in this day and age.

[@donnaroberts4309]

Not knowing this mans history....based on this interview alone....I find him not only credible, but humble and diligent. Thank you for posting.

[@HKim0072]

Back in the day, Scalia was the sworn enemy of the left. Luttig was seen in a similar mold. Little did anyone know that it would get much worse. The Dems would have confirmed him in a heartbeat if they knew what was coming down the pipe.

[@donaldhayman3237]

Judge Luttig is my hero, our hero. A true patriot yes, but an even better man. I believe his tweet and the resulting action taken by former VP Pence were divinely inspired and for now, saved our democracy. God Bless them both and God Bless America.

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

🇺🇸 ❤

[@scclif]

Amen!

[@nostradamus9608]

VP Pence was main trump ENABLER in 2016-2020. Never forget it!

[@beechnut8779]

This whole series is incredible. Every American should watch it. Thank you Frontline! And this interview with Judge Luttig is perhaps the best of the bunch.

[@differentwave3693]

WOW!!!. Im speechless, shocked and admire a few who stood for this country and its democracy. God save America.

[@maureentibbetts8802]

He is blindfolded

[@maureentibbetts8802]

They told people to go home and a few stayed and dragged out boxes of ballots and put them into the machines , also someone saw a truck outside a voting place shedding ballots and this person witnessed this and called 911 and the operator said no one was available to come and eventually the truck drove off and they called 911 three times, once they said they were on there way but nobody came.

[@aiyadwolf]

@@maureentibbetts8802 yes, Rump has groomed and blindfolded his supporters.

[@carnivalminds]

@@maureentibbetts8802 Why didn’t they call on you for the hearings? You have so much inside information.

[@maureentibbetts8802]

I am a conservative. They only took the far left and two Republicans who hate Trump. All I want is Row V Wade overturned before I die. The Democrats already ruin this country.

[@Dnn411]

Judge Luttig is a calm, concise and brilliant American Judge. Thank you

[@mrunit7261]

And as left wing as they come.............

[@michaelschneider-]

@@mrunit7261 ... Honesty Got You Down ? ..................

[@sleepyvamp]

Indeed. However, I do wonder if it's simply the subject matter that causes him to stammer so much out of being careful with his words or if that's how he always speaks. All the stammering and uhhhh-ing became grating, unfortunately

[@andibrown9309]

There is something about Luttig that makes me respect him and i love to listen to his deliberate and precise word choice that there be no ambiguity.

[@Yosef9438]

Weird. I'm the opposite. It seemed like he really struggles with words here and his mode of speech is really unsure and unconfident. I lost count at 50 "Uhs" and "Ums" less than 10 minutes in.

[@chelseaclerke3582]

I think it's the unbiased, sober way he looks at the world. I also tend to trust anyone who is willing to say something like "I don't know enough about that topic to speak on it."

[@chelseaclerke3582]

​@@Yosef9438 someone being a bit boring and/or having an illness that affects their speech is much different than someone being intelligent and not respectable. He is undeniably a man with a brilliant mind, an extremely accomplished Judge and he has a wealth of knowledge. He had esophageal cancer mixed with his age which likely has affected his ability to speak as well as he used to. Although I fully see your point it's a bit hard to listen to for sure.

[@katehoctor9222]

I wish every American would watch this. Although I am a lifelong Democrat, I have nothing but respect for Judge Luttig. I’ve heard so many negative statements about how “boring” his testimony on the 1/6 panel was, and I’m trying to convince everyone that this man is very important.

[@bryanj7063]

I agree. He wasn’t boring unless you are a moron. He was very carefully choosing his words because of the gravity of what he was speaking about. This committee is trying to seek the truth but the other side is trying to keep it quiet to save their sorry traitorous asses.

[@KM-nd6wj]

Some people think the person who “entertains them more” and has “bigger rallies” makes a winner. Cruelty is the point so they don’t care if he broke laws, ruined lifelong careers with lies, dehumanizes groups of people, directs violence towards people/groups.They will vote against their own interests out of spite. Angry, unhappy people have been directed who to hate. Who to target with violence and harassment. Who is to blame for their unfulfilling lives. Who they must fear and why. They are willing to give their leaders blind loyalty and participate actively online in the narrative. They place all their “hope” in one person. The “I alone can fix it” strategy.” It’s the result of consistent daily gaslighting and misinformation. Politicians pay people to post comments supporting their side all over social media. All built on fear, hating people.All coordinated.

[@daniadejonghe4980]

very very important!.... in a sense I found the flat internelness of his delivery all the more chilling. America was lucky to survive this and it will be a long road to recovery and stability again. It is almost as though the country has experienced a kind of madness.

[@ttacking_you]

I heard that he had a stroke and that's why he spoke so slowly , after hearing him here I am going to have to believe that.

[@carolkatras8180]

@@KM-nd6wj Everyone should watch every hearing and much more to come the truth will come out we'll come out listen to this judge what he is saying

[@Honey_Daddy]

I have great respect for Judge Luttig. He is clearly a Republican/conservative, but has done what we expect of judges and taken party affiliation out of his legal analysis and actions with respect to the law. He wasn't doing or saying what Trump wanted like 90% of Republicans regardless of if they are judges or not. He is clearly able to be impartial and loves the country enough to do so. I don't have to agree with who he votes for to see he's a decent man of integrity and I respect that immensely.

[@Honey_Daddy]

@FRONTLINE PBC | Official scammer

[@HKim0072]

I think he would have turned into a modern day "mini-Souter". Feels like he would have turned more to the center as he got older.

[@christopherpierce3835]

Judge Michael Luttig is not a republican. You obviously got your fax twisted. This POS has taken money from the Biden administration and other organizations that has openly gone after Trump and his family. This only ends badly for this justice and everybody who The misfortune of sharing the same last name as him! And I’d love to see him try to enforce this gag order. He’ll be the first judge to be taken down in his own courtroom at gunpoint by Secret Service. All it takes is Donald J Trump to point his finger and say end him! And Secret Service will follow orders and end him on the spot. Every time Donald Trump enters a courtroom. His security detail owns the scene. And as an ex-President, he is the highest authority in the room even over ad Justice. Don’t make us prove it. This time I guarantee the mob won’t show up unarmed.

[@tommytwotacos8106]

Whenever I hear any MAGA person try to tell me that Pence indeed had some sort of authority to do throw out the votes, I'm going to tell them the life story of Judge J. Michael Luttig.

[@Jake-pq3iz]

So why did they have to circle back and pass legislation to prevent it from happening again? Can’t wait until Trump and our beloved insurrectionists take over this country and throw the federal insurrectionists in prison.

[@user-ov3cw8iy2c]

🤞

[@Jake-pq3iz]

Lots of stories being told by Communists. Why don’t we talk about how they (Congress) reacted to the possibility that traitor Pence could have sent the fraudulent election back to the states.

[@bmk9844]

One of the most important interviews of our country’s history to date.

[@makila7715]

As a non-native English speaker and writer for decades, I am heartened by Mr Luttig’s words about words. I too check and recheck even though I’m instinctively sure of their meaning. I assumed I did that because of a hidden insecurity about my command of English, though in my heart I know that I want to convey the precise meaning of my thoughts. Words are so important. Thank you for your entire contribution.

[@MrShekoexile]

My years of Latin and Ancient Greek gave me the same habit. I'm ever thankful for that education.

[@makila7715]

@@MrShekoexile, I agree, knowing Latin, French, Spanish and German helps a lot. Still, I keep checking for the love of words.

[@jld4870]

Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word was God. Words are VERY important.

[@janiceslaughter676]

Judge Luttig's analysis and observations of our present political and constitutional delimma is brilliant. Thank-you for airing this interview.

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

@makila7715 your command of the English language is great, better than some who were born here in the US. I'm a little neurotic, so I also check & re-check anything & everything that I Express through words. Communication is vital, and in turn, words _themselves_ should be utilized wisely & cautiously. The terms & phrases we use can be very impactful.

[@lmansur1000]

I am an immigrant since 1974, and am an American Citizen. This interview has taught me so much and I am so grateful to understand the depth of what America is all about. I listened intently to the full interview. This wonderful judge is very clear and a great teacher for anyone who wants to learn about our democracy and what it takes!

[@robertborden2666]

Even though I have different political opinions from him, I could tell he has our constitutional health at the core of his being. He reminds me that there are indeed some adults in Washington.

[@lmansur1000]

@@robertborden2666 Thank you!

[@v.v3829]

This slow talking nutter is aggressively boring & completely one sided…speaking words this slow should be illegal .. This slow stutterer thinks only certain things are a threat to democracy? And everybody on the left thinks he’s great? Haha .. The FBI & state dept spied on Trumps campaign, then spent 3yrs on made up Russiagate, then got caught , then got let off by a corrupt leftist judge & a jury that was 90% left wing (what do you expect in DC). That’s not a threat to democracy.? the deep state (full of unelected left wing bureaucrats) controlling govt from behind the scenes is overwhelming left wing, only working toward improving their own positions. None of those things are a threat to democracy, only a stupid riot on Jan 6th is a big deal. In the end I get it, DC will always be a 90% far left Democrat Biased town. Why? Because DC fortunes depends on the size of federal govt , and republicans believe in smaller govt , so they will always be hated by All the bureaucrats in every dept in DC, like this fool. If you don’t realize thats his real motivation, your a bigger fool.

[@jonking5318]

I'm glad your here. That said, our democracy is in danger. Use your voice and your vote. I hope it helps but I'm not sure. He will try to steal the next election. We will be under a dictator, I'm scared for my country for the first time in my life. Good luck friend.

[@Findaway2day]

totally agree .

[@Tammy_4]

This is a man America can not afford to loose. I pray he has some young constitutional lawyers soaking up everything , everytime he speaks. I am in aw of Judge Luttig.

[@npcwill283]

I am rather shocked he openly said they were all passing around longer pieces about him refusing to leave office prior to the election even taking place. How was everyone so certain Trump was going to lose a month prior to the election ? That they are contacting judges and asking for the legal framework for possibilities ? But the security for the day of the actual contest has lack luster security and feds breaking windows ? Sounds like the whole legal community completely understand the possibly constitutional crisis that would have occurred if a few states had been denied and neither emerged victorious !

[@gingergower529]

* lose But I feel the same about Judge Luttig.

[@chuckbarrybarry22]

It was Judge Luttig's young 'millennial' son who made the difference comparable to Paul Revere to 'get the word out'. I have the same situation with my millennial son's attitude at my age of 75. "Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five: Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year. He said to his friend, “If the British march By land or sea from the town to-night, Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry-arch Of the North-Church-tower, as a signal-light,- One if by land, and two if by sea; And I on the opposite shore will be, Ready to ride and spread the alarm Through every Middlesex village and farm, For the country-folk to be up and to arm.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1807 -1882

[@ab-zh5ml]

He is an idiot. Nothing more than a mouthpiece of the left.

[@josephinepaulino9473]

No one couldn't said it any better than Judge Luttieg. He took the words right out of my mouth. An intelligent statement coming from this honorable man.

[@paladro]

ummmm... ummmm... ummmm...

[@andy9711]

I am very much shocked by his statements as to the ineptness at our highest office. Thank God for this Judge. A true patriot

[@donaldducko6580]

LOL he’s a patriot? You’re fine with the government using fake info fed to the FBI by the CIA who has no authority to operate domestically then trying to overthrow the sitting President until finally the government stole multiple elections across several states? WI, PA, NV, GA, AZ… it’s PROVEN. you’re either very dumb or another fake account on here.

[@nicolebass4352]

Damn Skippy Brah

[@lovemyalaskaful]

His testimony today was sobering, poignant and brutally honest...we faced a constitutional crisis

[@ehayes7849]

Luttig' interview was very sobering. Constitutional crisis - more than ineptness failed us - 'clear and present danger'. Sadly, I doubt his thoughtful and powerful words will have any effect on the power seeking elected (hundreds of co-conspirators).

[@stefandieter4044]

Hello Andy how are you doing over there?

[@MsK_byTheWay]

This interview was very informative! "All it takes for evil to succeed is for a few good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke. Thank you Judge Luttig for doing something to suppress the success of the evil!

[@danielhulce8963]

The Evil one is Joe Biden

[@daicekube]

Thank you, FRONTLINE PBS, for the entire series of background interviews for Lies, Politics and Democracy! I knew Trump was a buffoon and bordering to criminal... But I had no idea it was as bad as this! You're still in a dire position and I hope you survive the election in 2024! I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[@miaash3870]

Wake Up dear Another 4 years of Biden & Kamala? More senseless ceaseless wars, Open borders, Trillions of dollars in debt, Mandated covid "vaccines"..... WAKE UP dear

[@RidingWithBiden]

We won't go down without a fight! Democrats have had massive volunteer turnout with numbers exceeding 2020 & we are giving to Biden in record numbers. Trump is spending his campaign funds on his legal bills & going through money faster than he can raise it. Biden has a brilliant media team.

[@daicekube]

@@RidingWithBiden I will keep my fingers crossed! And toes, too! Trump must NOT win!

[@taniagordon2589]

So proud of you Sir 🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@arizonasgotheat]

I respect Michael Luttig, he said what I have always wondered "Why wouldn't we want to know what happened on Jan 6" Sir, you summed it up. The response of the party I no longer belong to (I am now an Independent) to this committee has been disgusting and vile.

[@valdi1523]

I forgot to thank Judge Luttig for speaking out for the good of the country. Also PBS for airing this interview. I only hope people will view this interview and start listening to all the podcasts that have come to this conclusion and are trying to help save democracy same as the judge.

[@joh8912]

Thank you PBS I hope you continue to help us to know some of the truth

[@benedictcowell6547]

An astonishing interview with a conscientious and reticent man who facing a crisis summoned up a courage and integrity which exposes the extent of the crisis and the weakness that are inherent in a system in which a party leader, chief of the executive and head of the state were concentrated in one individual,. The debt we all owe to this man's integrity and intellectual rigour is beyond reckoning.

[@willc8507]

Men (and women) like J. Michael Luttig are WHAT MADE AMERICA GREAT

[@benedictcowell6547]

I saw a interview with Luttig over twelve months ago. Like every country the men and women whose integrity is not media centric, not bound by or to ideology are the essence of national identity and Integrity. What I fear is that social media, and the generations that have grown up with the media have an ethical fibre that is always negotiable to fame, or in the case of Trump, to a vulgar, uncultured uneducated love of notoriety so long as they have a following equally as indiscriminate notion of politics and democracy, @@willc8507

[@meredithheath5272]

Very nicely said. Thank you for writing.

[@sylviagoodman6008]

Please be aware! The crisis is not over.

[@benedictcowell6547]

Trump It is not as if the Media have concealed Trump. During the four years since this nefarious monster was removed, against his will from the Office of President he has embarked on what is risiibly described as his campaign, and this campaign and this self announced candidature ante-dated the election for which he is 'campaigning' by some three years. During which time we have learned of his multifarious delinquencies and their criminal intent, their civil infractions, his incipient treachery, his misuse of state documents, any one of which would have landed a non-candidate in prison for years but this campaign holds the media in thrall rather as mesmerised birds witnessing the predatory dance of the Weasel. Just to itemise the delinquencies of which he is either sued or indicted; molesting [rape] a woman slandering and libelling his victim, and denying her very existence extensive tax evasion and fraud on a grand scale organising an insurrection detaining and then concealing classified documents organising a silencing of hostile information issued eventually by an adult actress' [Porn Start' I love the term 'adult' It adds piquancy to the infantile career of a petulant, ill educated, ignorant, stupid mendacious delinquent who was actually elected to the office of President of the USA. To try to prevent his leaving the Whitehouse he attempted various schemes, most illegal and incited a riot of his fans. The details of these activities are well known, and incite a riot utube seems concerned with little else than the career of this petulant, criminal irresponsible liar about whom further details emerge every day. Innocent Europeans except the English, whose governing party lend succour to the monster, may be surprised to learn that this 'man' liable to tantrum and patent lies and denial of Truth is not in prison for his insurrection alone, but this fiction of his being a 'candidate' and this fiction of a 'campaign' hold justice at bay by exploiting the absurd system of justice that the USA has, State courts, state appeal courts, supreme courts, and at the pinnacle of this The Supreme Court, and here is another disturbing circumstance that should cause European hair to be raised in fear, the Supreme Court is nominated by Presidents, yes! That is right, nominated by presidents. Outside the Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan , this president nominates Supreme Court Justices, he is head of State [The Civil Society] he is the head of the executive branch which h is overtly party political, and he is party leader in so far as the spinless, the gutless, the cunning and the ambitious do his bidding with abject and pusillanimous obedience. Part of the 'entertainment' offered by the media is an interesting facet of this enthralment of party, justice and media and cretinous supporters who dull eyed lack jawed, cretins wearing red caps from under which they observe the world in total incomprehension, but they will vote for the idiot.. This Media entertainment centres on two patent absurdities, or rather three, the first being that this liar, rapist, and traitor was President and is a candidate instead of a felon serving time. This candidate, according to the constitution should be disqualified. It says so in stark and clear terms in article 3 of the Fourteenth amendment. But the tension of this 'drama and although ' lies in the fact that although the facts are known and the article explicit the lawyers outside the supreme court are not confident that the supreme courtesans, [they are kept men owned in three proven cases by a coterie of billionaires] cannot be relied upon to draw the only conclusion that would save the world from disaster; they may nuance it, they may finesse it just as they seem unable to conclude after four years that a past president is not immune from criminal prosecution. Facts and language which is explicit are not the stuff of justice for this gang of at least three suborned justices owned like courtesans by rich, self indulgent criminal billionaires. And so we hover on a precipice unless this cluster of courtesans dig deep into their despoiled integrity and conclude the obvious. That he is disqualified, and he is not immune for criminal acts committed personna propre in his own interest. Of what does his campaign for President consist? denials of patent truths attested by justices in 50 states; mendacity, lies patent lies easy to refute; claims credit for the successes of his successor; his the brass necked effrontery to accuse his successor of all the crimes of which he and his hideous party are guilty; refuting science and denying climate change; overt misogyny; patent racism. promising retribution on his opponents; promising to be a dictator and rubbishing democracy; But what about policies? Oh no! There was no policy ,only a conspiracy to return the USA to yesterday. That is to say the slogan MAGA means that it was great for white males and their amenable wives and family and a group of crooked, spineless men and trickster women aided and abet him in this crooked enterprise; Despite knowing this conspiracy,established facts and testimony there seems to be some doubt in some unscrupulous ,shady minds that he has disqualified himself,and there is still some that flirt with the notion a president is immune from prosecution, and there are some MAGA republicans that are still prepared to put a more 'favourable' complexion the episodes leading up to, including, and subsequently to this traumatic assault on the constitution by a gang and its leader. That call properly indicted and convicted felons 'hostages'. and' political prisoners' And denying this,,and obstructing his successor to solve problems they allege none the less are suffered to put these this systematic obfuscation forward in their campaigns in the country and in the House of Representative ,and do all within their power to resist ,prevent or delay the administration of justice but he has evaded justice because he is a candidate in an election not declared and so justice in this labyrinthine system is held at bay on this fatuous pretext If your grand children face adversity from climate if democracy is laid waste everywhere this man claims the credit. Just so you know what you can tell your grand children in the name of God and minced Jesus. Your Grand children's children will not survive long enough to tell the story. Donald Trump is the most disreputable man ever to stand as a candidate of the USA .It is a shame on their constitution ,on elements of the people and the power structures of the Republican Party that they are so derelict of judgment, as to have connived at his election, and seek ,irresponsibly to connive t his re-election or even to prevent his incarceration in prison. Their attitude is tantamount to Sod the world for Minced Jesus and pious immorality l@@sylviagoodman6008

[@carnivalminds]

I love how expresses his disdain for all politicians and their actions in such a calm, measured way. We agree with you we just use profanity.

[@zejaguar]

Amen

[@marvelouswonderful]

Politicians 'are the root of all evil,' he said. Ninety percent of Americans nod in agreement.

[@jocelynnowen3078]

Actually everyone is a politician when trying to stop your kids from fighting. No serious 😀. As a manager with employees vs customer I have to mediate between profit and repeat business. The US Senate has cowards in it who sign laws that benefit corporations that fund their states jobs or other money coming in. The ethics of law has become bribed by monied interests. What’s the solution? Vote. Run for office.

[@elenalatici9568]

I do too. It's a repeated thread throughout this brilliant interview.

[@colleenrossartist]

I AM DEEPLY, PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL TO HAVE LISTENED TO THIS MAN'S SOUL--HE IS A HUMAN--HE IS A MAN WHO MADE CHOICES N HIS LIFE AND MORE THAN EVER WE NEED TRUTH--TRUTH----AND ALL THIS SCREAMING, LYING MUST STOP

[@calicowest]

Being a non political human being is the best place to be, for starters.

[@lytch458]

We are all crying out for truth. For authenticity. Those who are lost in the artifice - the conspiracy theories - are actually crying out for truth as well. It’s the grifters who profit from the ‘propaganda industry’ - from pastors to alt-right media - who are destroying lives. I loathe the ‘Us vs Them’ profiteers. The liars, the snakes. We need Hunter S. Thompson to eat those liars - with his words. I’d love to read Hunter’s autopsies of Cruz, Trump, Jordon, MTG et all. Love to this judge.

[@calicowest]

@@lytch458 Oftentimes the quest for power will not relent to truth , morality and ethics. Europeans has shown this behavior in their conquest to gain this land of America. HISTORY!!!

[@abiodunodeleye7984]

Now, this is what a patriot looks and sounds like. The narrative is fascinating, riveting and thorough. It reveals the depth of the conspiracy that was brewing from Nov 2019-Jan 20. All those involved must be made to account for their deeds.

[@DukeOfData]

"As wives are wont to do, 'I told you so'. As husbands are not wont to do, I said, 'You're right'" Spot on!

[@DBRising]

For those of us who entirely watched this I commend you. This is years of civic education in a scant 2.5 hours. Please share it to all you know. This man speaks a measured and responsible truth.

[@longerino]

He is already forgotten.

[@annettemiller4602]

@@longerino sad for you since his words are now a public record of history. FOREVER... unlike so many including yourself that will truly not be remembered

[@GottaWannaDance]

@@annettemiller4602 Pay no attention. This guy/ child is just another slug wanting to be the queen of the world. Covid has bleached their brain.

[@lemmon-up4er]

I couldn't believe civics wasn't taught in school.

[@shesfromcryptonforthetech3198]

It’s very easy to listen to on 2x playback speed.

[@prlifter393]

Amazing Interview. Thank you for advising a man in crisis to do the right thing.

[@pete_lind]

He should have gone a bit back in history , Prescott Bush was dealing with Hitler during WW2 and then we have Joe McCarthy , the commie hunter , that could not open his mouth without saying something anti semite , repbliklans voted him to senate 1947 and 1951 , in 1944 he advocated that SS troops whom murdered Americans that where POWs should be let go ... so what , people in USA forgot what WW 2 was all about and on what side it was ? By the posts republiklans do today on FB and YT their messaging has not changed since 1940s at all .

[@BlackOpzFX]

I WANT TO SEE THE MOVIE - Of This Day. We Were At The Brink and This Man (prodded by his WIFE) had a large part in SAVING Our Country!!

[@kathyjones274]

Vote blue for Bieden and all democrats right down the line in all elections to keep our country moving forward during these trying times and get each and every Maga faciast outta our government for good no more Trump never again never or anyone like him.i feel this is what Americans need to do to save our country, republic and democracy.

[@juliewilliams1441]

@@kathyjones274💙💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@meliashell7621]

Unlike another wife on another trajectory,

[@ZorroComputers]

It is a honor to listen to this man's wisdom.

[@ehayes7849]

and Judge Luttig is the one man I have not heard the serial criminal ex go after with his violent rants.

[@michaelrandle3684]

Thank you Sir for your Honesty, respect and knowledge of our Constitutional Construct and your willingness to protect and defend the rule of Law at a most trying moment in our history. You are the true definition of a Patriot. May God bless you! 🙏 You are a shining example of courage! The world thanks you!

[@TruthTeller977]

Judge Luttig should be a member of the Supreme Court.

[@Curtis3366]

He nearly was. He was shortlisted under Bush. But Robert's and Alito were chosen instead.

[@Tammy_4]

"and I don't care to give it to you." I love Judge Luttig. No word salad here. 👏👏

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

I am clapping upon hearing the tweeted words. 🇺🇸

[@katflowfishfisher878]

good to listen to a sane man of integrity .. We are swamped with crooks and scoundrels. My faith is shaken to it's core.

[@terrikirkland3947]

Me too

[@sonoransaguaro8428]

@katflowfish Fisher🌵re; "...faith shaken". Ooh Boy, I hear THAT!! Thanks for saying!💖🙏

[@aliseegenuine6414]

Did you listen & hear only what you wanted to hear? Or listen & hear exactly what he says?

[@B_Bodziak]

@@aliseegenuine6414 What is the point of your statements?

[@ericc.sabadin4513]

VOTE DEMOCRAT to STOMP OUT LIES, DEFLECT, DENY, WhatAboutisms...

[@lisaviglio4984]

This man is a hero and we all should know his name.

[@stevenlonien7857]

1 out of ? A bunch except the victim planning

[@stefandieter4044]

Hello Lisa how are you doing over there?

[@GlassDragon0069]

If he’s so great then why is every other line of questioning your answering his dodging in ducking and covering his back say in the event the truth so released

[@GlassDragon0069]

Yes Trump lost the election but when you have referees changing the rules in the middle of an election that’s what Trump was whining and crying about if the rules would’ve stood as they had prior years he would’ve won hands-down you can’t change the rules in the middle of an election and that’s exactly what they did

[@GottaWannaDance]

@@GlassDragon0069 The rules were never changed. The conspiracy theorists changed throughout. The constitution remained the same. Trump, the man who could recite it word for word, front to back, beginning to end, knew that ... unless he was lying. Can't image that, can you? We are still waiting for our last checks from that lying, cheating, thief.

[@deansky-lucas7880]

Finally, an erudite and clear analysis from an incisive mind. It was a pleasure to listen to.

[@evaanportillo2083]

This interview was amazing. Good questions and amazingly thoughtful and insightful answers. Nice to know there are people like him around. Loved this.

[@onwardsandupwards7397]

Thank you, Judge, for your service to our country.

[@TheMobileHomestead]

He's a wonderful patriotic guy .... he's such a good person he took away teenage girls right to have an abortion without telling their family who raped them in the big Virginia Anti Abortion hearings ...he also struck down women's right to have a late term abortion for medical necessity in Virginia ... then this great patriot never once found in favor of anyone in a capital murder case ...even when evidence of their innocence was presented ...o boy lets thank him for that ... he did service , but not to the country only to the most vicious and hateful republicans

[@TheMobileHomestead]

@@Maggie-zr2ow To prove my point that it's very stupid for people to ever trust a Republican , especially this Judge Luttwig ... right in that interview after he describes the fact that Trumps people were using the loop-holes in the electoral count act to try to enact a coup ... then he was asked if he thought it was a good thing to rewrite that act so in couldn't be misused again in the future ...and he answered that he wouldn't do that.... so get that ... this despicable republican Judge that loves to take away women's right to an abortion every chance he got ...tells that committee he wouldn't suggest fixing the electoral count act that he is fully aware can be used again for a coup ...this whole thing is ridiculous , that silly and useless committee thinks they are going to score points with the voters by talking with the unbelievable liars within the Trump Administration and actually treating those horrible creatures as though they are telling the truth ...

[@TheMobileHomestead]

@@Maggie-zr2ow Luttwig was using the same old I'm a slow witted guy who wont be taken seriously by the right wing and wont actually hurt Trump act Robert Mueller that useless republican did in his Congressional Hearing ... Anyone who trusts a rotten lying republican to be helping you and America is dangerously stupid ...they all are evil to the core and would never do a single thing to hurt their political party and fellow republicans ... if we had just stuck to our guns and demanded a real investigation into Trump instead of allowing ourselves to accept Robert Mueller who was hand picked by Trumps appointee and friend Rod Rosenstein to run an investigation into his Boss we might have been able to get rid of Trump for Good ... But extremely Dumb Americans who should have been able to remember that William Barr and Robert Mueller were very close friends who helped the Bush Administration come up with legal justification for renditions and torture of prisoners and have family picnics and barbecues together all the time fell for the medias stupid garbage about it's Mueller Time ... I'm starting to think America gets exactly what they deserve for being so stupid and complacent .. and thinking that there is some mythical creature called a good republican ... case in point it was all over the News that Sen.Ted Lui after that horrible woe is me I'm just a feeble old man bull crap Mueller pulled in those hearing told Wolf Blitzer that someone had gotten to Mueller and made him change his testimony and it was all over the news that Mueller's head investigators were really mad that their boss even though it was permitted in that investigation look into Trump's Banks and Financials told them to stay completely away from that and he never gave them an explanation for telling them that .. how can Americans forget about these stories ....are peoples attention spans and ability to remember anything that piss poor bad nowadays ... Another thing was recently all over the News is when Liz Cheney sat down and gave an interview to Swann of Axios news and came right out and said she supports 100% those 100 plus voter suppression bills the red states have put in place to throw out votes ... Swann immediately said How can you support those Bills based upon the Lie massive Voter Fraud exists when you're on a committee telling everyone that the Big lie about Voter Fraud is Bogus .. Liz coyly smiled and said it's not the same thing ...so how the hell did people miss those stories that were all over CNN and MSNBC ... we have a person sitting on that committee supporting voter suppression and dumb Americans seem to think she's trying to save the same Democracy she openly is willing to destroy through voter suppression ... none of what I wrote is secret knowledge you need a special decoder ring to find out about ..this was all on the news reported many time so how the hell did people miss or forget this stuff ...god I hate this country ...

[@B_Bodziak]

@@TheMobileHomestead At least he had the integrity that our constitution was more important than having one of his fellow Republicans in the WH. That goes for Pence even more given that Pence would be one of those in the WH. You may not think either man did much, BUT they did enough to keep our Constitution intact... for now. Btw, I find your statements accurate with the exception of the capital murder cases. He was never involved in a bench trial of a capital murder case. He presided over jury trials, but what you've stated he did, is not possible for any judge to do in a capital murder jury trial. Perhaps, you need to fine tune your statement a bit b/c your point is not being made as it currently is.

[@milk_bath]

@@TheMobileHomestead Exactly. He laid the path for Trumpism.

[@jetobey5656]

After 40 years as a lawyer who applied the Constitution daily, and daily ,lives were at stake. I was a trial lawyer specializing in criminal law, as a prosecutor and as defense counsel. I served 16 years as a judge. I applaud Judge Luttig for his knowledge and for his courage. Like a Minuteman at a moment as our Revolutionary War began, he stepped up.

[@joh8912]

I am not a Judge I am a nobody, but I also. Applaud Judge Luttig for his knowledge I hope the GOP listen to what they should be doing as elected officers.

[@cajones5956]

@@joh8912 Don’t sell yourself short! You have to be somewhat smart and self aware because you’re watching this. You are somebody!

[@bonnieagliata4780]

​@@joh8912What you said is important. You are not a nobody. Keep commenting. Judge Luttig is so relatable, and humble.🌷🌷🌷

[@jesse75]

You use as many " I's " as a school kid. People don't trust lawyers anymore. People don't trust judges anymore either. The system you worked in is broken.

[@cajones5956]

@@jesse75 I think your comment about grammar was unnecessary. It makes you look like you bully people to feel better about your shortcomings. Just be nice. It’s not hard to find more positive attributes than negative if you adjust your mindset. Oh, I used many “you” and “your” as a school kid might.

[@StudioMYJ]

Wonderful to hear someone who actually does choose his words carefully before speaking!!

[@suestine9459]

How am I just seeing this? I have so much respect for this man. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the Supreme Court were filled with judges like him. Also I was unaware that he has a lovely and very dry sense of humor.

[@patj4952]

I to wonder why Judge Luttig is not on the Supreme Court. He is what this country, our democracy and our Constitution need and I'm a life long liberal Democrat.

[@frantzymerisier9661]

This is a great judge and a great lawyer that embrace the laws without prejudice.

[@michael-4k4000]

Remember, Trump said he will be reinstated in August!

[@B_Bodziak]

@@michael-4k4000 that was last august.

[@rogerpalmer3723]

@@B_Bodziak he said it both Augusts

[@timsullivan4566]

A compelling interview with a man who claimed by intention to have never publicly expressed a political view, and who despite the extraordinary political events at the core of this interview, managed to express himself with absolute clarity on all these matters without departing the slightest from his stated principles. At such a critical moment in our history, could the nation possibly have been afforded the services of a more reluctant or more capable servant of the public good?

[@jessicascheper9014]

Oh no, we Americans do not get that luxury if an IMPARTIAL witness - no, we throw paid lawyers up on the screen (after sufficiently blackmailed of course), and force them to lie to the Country and The World.

[@timsullivan4566]

@@jessicascheper9014 I'm talking about Mr. Luttig - not sure what you are talking about...

[@jld4870]

Judge Luttig believes this was a divine appointment. I am in agreement. Thank you Jesus.

[@steveperreira5850]

Fake-Line

[@GottaWannaDance]

@@jld4870 The appointment of trump? I must've missed that. I did here him say he prayed over the correct wording and that it was divinely inspired.

[@robertsullivan8045]

This guy knows OUR Constitution very well.

[@georgecarberry9222]

I have lost all hope for our democracy after listening to judge Luttig. When he said our country is in a war for the morals of the country that we could not win I began to cry. I cried for all of the americans who've sacrificed so much including their lives for this country, our democracy. My heart is breaking. How did we come to this? Why are our elected officials so evil & immoral? Why have we elected such terrible people.

[@gayleelliott3319]

I think most of us share your concerns; however, many of our elected officials stand up bravely everyday to stand up bravely for our democracy.

[@sylviagoodman6008]

Not republicans!

[@bingyoung3228]

@@sylviagoodman6008 Not most Republicans. But witness Liz Cheney, one of the bravest souls in the US--and even though I have voted Democratic the last 20 years, cursed her father more times than I could count and didn't agree with her on most substance, she is a person, or the type of person, we desperately need as a President. Too bad most Republicans have decided to chase Trump, a cult figure, down a rabbit hole to hell. Because if they had any brains, they'd realize that Liz Cheney, or Kinzinger, or people like Judge Luttig would win most independent votes, and probably a lot of Democratic votes, because they are leaders of principle.

[@kathyjones274]

No not Republicans. Vote blue in all elections to keep our country moving forward during these trying times and get each and every Maga faciast outta our government for good no more Trump never again never or anyone like him

[@darylallen8946]

If you still believe there is a difference between Republicans and Democrats, YOU will not be part of any solution. We must start voting on policies not parties. The two parties brought you to this mess.

[@hycinth5371]

Learned so much listening to him. Thank you for airing this.

[@carolkatras8180]

Thank you judge for telling the American people the truth

[@carolkatras8180]

Everyone should listen to this judge

[@carolkatras8180]

The truth is going to come out what happened January 6th

[@carolkatras8180]

I'm sorry I said it so many times before everyone should listen to the hearings the truth will come out this judge is only speaking out for America

[@carolkatras8180]

People should listen to you judge because it's nothing but the truth the truth always comes out

[@katflowfishfisher878]

Finally one person talking straight and truthful. No political spin. These good men are but just a few.

[@didntlistendad]

People of integrity, of fine moral character and able to courageously speak their truth are to be celebrated. Social media give the focus to a lot of second rate attention seekers but in a crisis one good person can lead many in the right direction. Ghandi. MLK etc. That’s worth remembering as we look to strengthen hope, diminish mistrust and cynicism.

[@vinista256]

I don’t know. For all of his pompous “above the fray” of politics demeanor, this guy definitely made his deal with the devil over the years. He seems to have been perfectly OK with Trump’s abuses of power until he saw them exercised against members of his own party.

[@carolkatras8180]

The truth will come out just watch all the hearings Thank you judge you are so right

[@mindsigh4]

@@didntlistendad social media moves like wildfire, even if the intention was to light a certain spot, it can quickly get out of pocket, the internet that got Obama elected also put Trump in office.

[@didntlistendad]

@@mindsigh4 social media does move like the wind but it also widens connections. Mcluhan suggested a ‘universal consciousness’ and we can both see why. But the outside actors now able to influence other countries are the big issue. American extremists spread pandemic misinformation and hysteria to vulnerable groups in other countries. And in politics outsiders get access to this great democracy. Putin and others have weaponised social media. Russia and Trump. Big problem.

[@lesjf8832]

I appreciate the time and care the judge took to explain the constitutional complexity so that people like me could understand fully what was at stake. I think most people, and I'm one of them, take our democratic institutions for granted, assume they will function to ensure the stability of our democracies (I'm in Canada). But like Americans I'm witnessing a movement of "fringe" right wing elements seeking to upend it in my own country. Trump is horrifying but he's one man who would be nowhere without enablers. When we visualize fascism, we usually think of it at its peak state and not its beginnings but it's the beginning that we should be focused on. "It can't happen here" isn't true and we're finding that out. Much thanks to PBS for producing this series and let it be known the right wing of America wants the public broadcaster suppressed just like they do in Canada.

[@mydoofy]

Oh please, listen to your own fascist-like rhetoric, as if you even know its definition.

[@kathyjones274]

Agreed. Trump is no less than horrifying. He and the Maga should be a thing of America 🇺🇸 past.

[@kathyjones274]

Agreed. Trump is no less than horrifying. He and the Maga should be a thing of America 🇺🇸 past.

[@lisawall9068]

History is repeating itself with authoritarian/fascist regimes. Putin in Russia, Kim Jung-un in N Korea, Hitler in Germany, Mussolini in Italy. Project 2025 is horrifying. Magas want a dictator. I do not.

[@stephanzenz5054]

It makes me hopeful that there are men / women like Judge Luttig. He is always enlightening. Thank you and God bless.

[@elisabethbenn1572]

No complaints from me about the length and slowness of this interview. What a lesson in making your words have integrity. Yes, the Tweet had the resonance of Divine inspiration, and I am so thankful for what Michael Luttig did to support Mike Pence in his moment of need. I look forward to hearing from him in the Congressional hearings on Jan 6th.

[@ogathingo8885]

Totally agree with you! This interview made more confused…”a snail dragging so slowly that at the we do not know which direction it is snailling”…

[@keystonebrotherb]

Who among us can convey this clarity at any speed?

[@phillipgaley4416]

@@keystonebrotherb he got his retirement, . . . and which appears to have been his primary goal

[@ecstanton8385]

Mike pence's hour of need turned out to be the fate of democracy's hour of need

[@thebayharborbutcher9115]

Why do the dems hate the electoral college when they lose but when they win they are the first ones to say it’s in the constitution so you can’t challenge it they only like the constitution when it helps them but saying that I know Mikey p could not turn over the elections but considering it was the most divisive election in history and it was during a pandemic where there were a lot of mail in ballots and also the way it was covered on election night that was saying trump was winning then the next day or in the middle of the night it changed what’s wrong with congress taking there time to look at things and make sure there was no cheating since democrats have absolutely been known to cheat in local elections what’s the big deal about proving to the American people that there votes were counted but I guess now it doesn’t matter because now we have Biden and the housing market is a mess inflation is thru the roof and gas is 5$ a gallon what a mess in just 2 years for the guy who was supposed to bring the country together 😂 Scranton Joe showing he does not care about middle class

[@nationalstudyacademykim5030]

A wise and humble man. Measured and thoughtful, without a political agenda, a man devoted to his craft. Learned a lot! Thank you judge.

[@milk_bath]

“…without a political agenda…” Do you have any idea who this person is and his history?

[@nationalstudyacademykim5030]

@milk_bath I really don't care about your opinion, nor any biased one for that matter.

[@milk_bath]

@@nationalstudyacademykim5030 I have presented zero opinions to you. I asked you a question about the person being interviewed. Do you have reading comprehension issues?

[@nationalstudyacademykim5030]

@GarageMuzik guess you can't argue stupid. Just saying.

[@charmainejones5620]

​@@milk_bathI do.

[@deboraheubank9430]

Listening to this in 2023 is inspiring and I'm trying to be hopeful for the election Nov. 2024!! I'm hoping our Judicial officials can restore our faith!!

[@JCBurman]

Watching this in September 2023, one year later, is fascinating!

[@SLIPSHOTsJo]

As a registered Independent since the late 70’s, I’ve always voted for who I felt best or more closely represented my views and opinions, not only party. I respect this man and his wisdom. I imagine he feels quite sad to contemplate what has become of his party, particularly the last six or seven years.

[@Lianne459]

I used to vote for both as well. Since the republicans laid down for trump I changed from independent to democrat because I now know I will never vote for another republican as long as I live.

[@zejaguar]

When JL stated that America is at war with itself & America will not win; I have thought so myself but,too afraid to think about it further. I am still proud to be an American.

[@WILMA_]

I completely understand where you are coming from. It is disheartening to see this country become a laughing stalk to many. This was a country that I REALLY wanted to come into and be a Citizen of! I am proud to be an American 🇺🇸. But come on, I wish this guy was the US General Attorney. He strikes me as a trustworthy, loyal individual. We may differ in politics, but we are still humans and right is right, and wrong is wrong! Anyway, I have loved this interview and for that, I am grateful to PBS’ FRONTLINE program. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece with the world.

[@auntiez4917]

What has happened to his party did not happen overnight and did not start with Trump. The GOP has been edging toward lunacy for at least 2 decades now. We have FOX News and conservative radio to thank for the Republican Party that we have now. The Republican Party machine has been brainwashing their voters for decades which led to Trump. Trump is a symptom and not the problem.

[@utubecomment21]

He's a rich, white guy, hobnobbing with his fellow racists … cough ... I mean - heads of state, what's there to be sad about!

[@technologic21]

Incredibly thoughtful man. I can see why he was a candidate for SCOTUS. Many thanks to this judge for sharing his insights and perspectives.

[@elenalatici9568]

He should be on SCOTUS.

[@gfurstnsu]

I totally understand this great judge’s difficulty of tweeting at this critical moment in his life. It may be the most important thing he did in his life but technology was what he had to struggle with. I am 81 and too struggle with these technologies and understand his reluctance to face the 21st century technology. He must have been shocked when he found out that his tweet was on the front page of the New York Times! I love his sons opinion of his fathers capability with this technology and his father’s threat at a critical moment, may have been the thread that saved our country from a grave injustice and a constitutional crisis. Glory to this judge for that simple tweet!

[@bethleslie3994]

This so humanizes the Judge which makes me really respect him even more than I already was. Where he said to his son to help him with how to tweet, or he’d cut him out of the will made me laugh. As a parent I’ve never said it out loud to my kids but I sure have thought it now and then. This is a remarkable interview and I thank the Judge for his openness to “tell all.” The world needs to hear these back stories to understand the agony conscientious people in govt. of various levels were going through trying to save our democracy. Thank God they prevailed. Now we have to strive to keep it.

[@willc8507]

Amen. When Judge Luttig describes his son's response to his request for help . . . rolling his eyes . . . . "typical millenial response" I wanted to grab him and take him out for a beer.

[@rebekahcuriel-alessi2239]

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[@axien3159]

I absolutely love this man. His thoughtfulness and wisdom and humility. Its an hair raising story. Im so grateful for his humble courage.

[@gsandy5235]

Well said.

[@questioneverything8572]

Seems like a nice guy but i'm sorry, listening to him talk is like nails on a chalkboard. "Eerrrm, ummm, uuuh" every 2 seconds. MY GOD

[@mbords01]

The more time we listen to him the more encouraged we are because we feel what he says is substantive and that he stands for the Rule of Law and eventhough he is conservative he outwardly does not stand for what Donald Trump and his cronies do.

[@generalputnam2990]

​@@questioneverything8572He'd recovering from a stroke. That takes guts.

[@tgray1957]

@@questioneverything8572 Is someone forcing you to listen? To educate yourself?

[@blueclover9918]

"I wasn't disenchanted because it was what I expected of them" Thank you for the honest remark

[@elenalatici9568]

Yes. The first of many such references to politicians throughout this extraordinary interview. Nor were those references made in cynicism, but the simple, honest truth of where we are today.

[@jerihasenohrl3950]

This Interview was riveting! Thank you PBS and Judge 😊

[@kathyjones274]

Watching in February how have I not heard this before? Everyone must listen to this.

[@paulettemorgan9959]

I have listened to many people talk about the threat to American Democracy and there is none like this.This honorable judge is thoughtful , insightful, measured and intuitive. I would hope that judges who occupy the bench of the Supreme Court are like this man.I think he fits the true description of a patriot.

[@epablaze2193]

Well, that is a problem, actually ! Allso fall of American dollar is ... one scary idea ! But 10 to 30 trillion in this short time is scarry ! To me !

[@anapenteado7227]

He knows the US Constitution and the Framer's intentions as few do. This is a class on Constitutional Law.

[@jaykay1053]

@@epablaze2193 Why did you choose “epa blaze”? - curious

[@sdafasdfasdfsda]

I hope the judge presiding over Nancy Pelosi's husbands DUI hearing has the same integrity. Bwahahahah.

[@candorablecando8093]

Outstanding! Thank you, sir, for your service and your commitment to the Constitution.

[@Sgreat64]

A real guardian of democracy !! Such insight and enlightenment will surely save USA from it's self !!

[@curtismartell7959]

This is absolutely the best telling of the January 6 story. I have been waiting for the behind the scenes accounts of what actually happened in the run up to Jan 6 and Judge Luttig's account is mesmerizing, stunning, and something of a relief knowing that Mike Pence did the right thing, and that men like Judge Luttig exist and care about the USA.

[@lydiaader781]

@Hello, how are you doing?

[@softracks]

I like Luttig. He is so calm and precise. I am a a progressive, but I would feel good about having this guy on the supreme Court.

[@jaynekennedyellis]

Fantastic interview!! Thank you Judge Luttig 🙏

[@jenniferjaurigue9660]

What an eye opening interview, one thing Judge Luttig said led me to realize how people don’t know anything of the inner works of how our government works. This is something that we should teach in schools and at home. We as the people should understand how things work in our own givens! Lessons

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[@saulvalentin5880]

I would vote for this man because of his intelligence he should make a speech to all the American people he is true American Because of him I am proud to be an American citizen

[@ThinkWolfpack]

His name should be a household name. The media should want to interview him every day. He speaks truth but the media isn't having it

[@lisacarracino3393]

Ikr, I can't understand why someone votes for people like MTG, Bobert, Jordan, ect to make and pass laws for everyone in the country. You would think people would want intelligent, educated, people that know and understand the law to be making decisions for the rest of us. I mean MTG reading the impeachment of Myorkis can't even read and pronounce words. She read indictable like this IN-DICK-TABLE. She is the one 'writing' it, and she doesnt even know what she is doing. So embarrassing to our country on the world's stage

[@frances2186]

This was so interesting and informative. Not only for the people in the USA. I am a 73 year female Dutch citizen and the working of democracy has always my interest. I saw your statement on the third day of the hearings. I was very touched by it. Let us hope that democracy in the USA and Europe will survive. Again thank you for your words.

[@Gwen2010ish]

Thank you for caring about our country as well as your own ❤

[@erinwymer9112]

Great, I'm the only one I think here, who actually listened to what he was saying. LOL

[@charliehorse2959]

Thank you, Judge Luttig. For standin’-up for OUR country, The Constitution & for the risks (I suspect, but do not know) that you & your Family may have felt.

[@cherylmagdalena]

God bless you, Judge Luttig. I have watched this video countless times and you are an American hero through and through. TY Judge

[@stuartsoll3254]

Seeing this interview really gives me chills and really shows me really how serious this is. I have been outraged ever since J 6. Now I'm really outraged.

[@HoffJoha]

What an admirable man! We are so lucky that fate placed him in a position where his expertise and deep sense of morality and dedication helped to save the country. Amazing interview - thank you!

[@lexa6119]

He would make a great Justice on the Supreme Court, as well.

[@alexandrepoisson9688]

God Bless this man and his moral and intellectual integrity. A True Patriot

[@ADKJim3232]

Thank you judge for your patriotism and service. Your behavior in this crisis should be accepted as an example by all those involved.

[@warrenwalker8170]

I'm in the public and I'm pretty damn concerned about these judges all the way to the Supreme Court who wish to overthrow democracy. One person equals one vote equals democracy it's as simple as that .

[@nikipetty9655]

Loved this. He makes sure he chooses his words carefully. I could listen to him over and over, so far 3x watching. Thanks Mrs Luttig for also keeping an eye on our democracy with your husband

[@axien3159]

Agreed on your point about his spouse ❣️

[@POPJack1717]

Democracy was also the ruling of SCOTUS on abortion. Are you in support of that part of Democracy being upheld too?

[@chevrelait]

@@POPJack1717 scotus is not democratic... they purjured themselves...

[@threeblessings575]

Agree, he is def choosing his words very carefully, weighing each word and I sense he not extremely comfortable doing it .

[@nikipetty9655]

@@POPJack1717 do I agree with it NO, but was I surprised NO. ONCE WE ELECTED A CRIMINAL, and allowed him to put 3 conservative judges on the courts, it didn't take a rocket scientist to know Roe would be overturned

[@KCBfly25]

Unfortunately, those who need to view & hear this, aren't listening. This man seems honest & humble. Whether i agree with his politics, which i gather is Rep., is neither here nor there. I can appreciate his thoroughness. We need more judges like this, especially in the SC. We need more like him in general.

[@dianemoonstone4715]

He appears to be that, but he is still a Republican who thought that the Impeachment process functioned as it should. This is a highly questionable assertion considering US Attorney General Bill Barr's machinations of the supposed independent investigation into Trump and the blocked reports, plus the US Senate's refusal to even convene into deliberating the articles of impeachment of Trump. I do applaud the fact that he appreciates the danger posed by Trump in his lust for power and the destruction of our government and our country. I also applaud that he recognizes the lack of courage and morality of the Republican leadership in their enabling of Trump just to maintain their own power.

[@annetteyoutube742]

Can you post on your FB page? That's my plan. Here in Texas, *many* of my FB 'friends' are Republicans, although some I've had to un-friend due to their crazy rants and elementary school name-calling.

[@christopherpinnock7900]

This former Judge has been the perfect Judge who never interfere with politics and this is the closest he has come, he had to come to the hardest decision of his career and choose his country over his normal decision making democracy was at stake and when good men do nothing then evil men can do harm. As a judge, people will weigh his words with careful consideration. He prevented the insurrection from having lawful justification despite another law scholar Mr Eastman offering the former president incorrect advice on electoral election interference. Now he is at another inflexion point and here he is again doing his civic duty for this democracy and I hope enough USA citizens listen to PBS interview. I appreciate MAGA colt followers will not change their thought but he may be able to get through to the educated Repubicans who are still to decided what action to take to save this precious democracy. Many very brave people have died over the century to give this democracy to the USA and they would be all in now to fight for this democracy. Now it is time for those people who have sworn an oath to the country to be prepared to defend the country again against foreign and domestic actors who would seek to take it away from their families. God bless USA🇬🇧 😇

[@gtdugla1]

GOD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU JUDGE LUTTIG GLAD YOU WERE AROUND TO SAVE THE PLANET FROM A MAD MAN

[@kathyjones274]

Still Americans have to make a choice. I hope you will join us in voting blue in all elections to keep our country moving forward during these trying times and get each and every Maga outta our government for good no more Trump never again never or anyone like him

[@kennethhlavik8155]

Thank you so much for all you've have done! You and wife, are wonderful people ,that GOD has sent along to help save democracy in our country ,WE NEED YOUR VOICE OF WISDOM !!!!

[@jhol5169]

I regularly watch Frontline and this is absolutely one of the best episodes I've ever seen. So power, so insightful, so important.

[@pattiinla]

To bad the people that wear blinders refuse to see this episode and hear the truth. Always go with a womens intuition. .

[@sdafasdfasdfsda]

Not to mention "stunning" and "brave" huh! Bwahahahah

[@EvieDoesYouTube]

I clicked on this because I thought it was a picture of William Shatner when he went into space

[@Hosaena806]

This guy is real American patriot very rare and a man of words.❤ Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all ❤

[@mesoloco]

I sure hope this man receives the medal of freedom! He’s a national hero.

[@wandakowalski7063]

Not sure if he did during the Trump nightmare but he would be a hero if he would have spoken up - over and over and loudly - to anyone who would listen about the the danger to the conspiracy of which he speaks. It’s a bit too late now. It’s done. This interview is interesting and educational but is just that. So. No medal for him.

[@GottaWannaDance]

He did! (?) Not sure if you mean on the Capital steps (?) but, he did! Once it hit tweeter it's all over the world. Newspapers grabbed it. I still receive notifications and references of and to it. And I'm not a tweeter freak.