MUST-SEE: Attorney issues SOLUTION to bombshell Trump ruling

Democracy Watch episode 147: Marc Elias discusses solutions to the bombshell Trump ruling.
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[@sabymondal]

BIDEN HARISS WILL LOSE THE ELECTION - A CERTAINTY, AND THAT WILL BE THE DEATH OF ALL HOPE. BIDEN MUST DROP OUT. NO DONATION TO BIDEN.

[@cpwargo]

Brian…would like to talk with you about the Polish election on Nov 2023. And my experience on that day while visiting Scotland

[@unfrozencavemanlawyer3950]

This is really good news, for Biden. Biden needs to remove the conservative judges from SCOTUS immediately, if he can’t remove them, he can keep them from entering the court building, at least. So even if it’s challenged, the conservatives won’t be able to get inside the building. They don’t believe Biden would do that, and that’s why it will work. In fact, if Biden doesn’t do this then the coup is complete. This is a GIFT. What SCOTUS is going to do if they aren’t neutralized before the election is someone will challenge the validity of the election. SCOTUS will stay the certification while they “consider” this. And just like the immunity case they’ll drag their feet long enough for the rule to kick in that then throws the election back to the state legislatures, and the swing states are controlled by Republicans/MAGA. So we know how that will end. Biden must do this. And it wouldn’t hurt if he officially declared that from this point forward the electoral college is done and the presidential election will be decided like every other election. By popular vote. Biden could use this time to blow up Project 25. Face it, if Pence had done his “job” last time (and delayed the certification) it would have worked. And the saddest part is that absolutely nothing has been done in the last 3.5 years to prevent that exact same thing from happening again. This time the delay will be in SCOTUS’ hands and we’ve seen how adept they are at that. Biden must act. Now. If not, then whether Joe wins or not, Trump will be installed in the manner I’ve suggested and there’s not a damned thing we can do about it. Biden must act NOW or democracy is over. Everything else is just a distraction.

[@neopagan1976]

Hey, Brian! AOC will be filing articles of impeachment against the SCOTUS justices after the July 4th holiday.💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Detrumpificator4377]

Your solution in bold was barely covered other than vote harder. Well if that is all your'e offering I'm done trying here. You can do better than that. I will move my attention and efforts towards people who have a clue. We remember where our pitchforks are did you forget?

[@samuraiintellectual]

President Biden is required to defend the Constitution and the United States against all enemies both foreign and domestic. Make this an official act and get on with it. SCOTUS has said you have the power.

[@andercoyote4170]

Take swift and crushing power Mr. President. Fully utilize the gift SCOTUS traitors just gave you. End this.

[@NotYourBusiness-bp2qn]

SCOTUS gave no power to the President. Immunity is not a power you simpleton.

[@Stoicisbetter]

Please save us from the orange menace. Make it an official act

[@christineblaszczyk1602]

My thoughts exactly 💯

[@MaryBishop-kq6np]

To include the far right Justices on the Supreme Court! They are domestic terrorist and traders!

[@kevinjones5560]

His crimes were not “official acts.” They were private acts for personal gain. No immunity. The DC Court should rule that way.

[@kdani11307982]

The other part of their ruling said that they are not allowed to use that kind of evidence against the president

[@Nevertrump923]

That’s the point , the Lower court will rule , Dumbass will once again appeal , and it goes back these douches again where they will chip more and then kick it back , wash, rinse and repeat

[@anneguetschow3932]

​@@kdani11307982true and totally disgusting

[@bryanhill1406]

💯%

[@davidyemm7910]

The Supreme Court will decide whether an act is official or not on every appeal. We are f--ked.

[@Brian-uy2tj]

Juan Merchan needs to sentence Trump to 8-10 years in prison and refuse to continue bail pending appeal. Throw him in jail and we can all wait to see how SCOTUS violates the constitution re states rights.

[@Vazzini42]

1 year for each felony he has been found guilty of sounds like justice to me.

[@AZGloss]

Ha, I was thinking the same

[@March80]

That's great but he can still be elected and become president if he is sentenced to prison time. It's never happen before but there's nothing to prevent that. So we who wants democracy to stand have to vote. We need to get word out. If you know ppl that can vote but aren't able to because they don't have a way to the poll take them. We need every vote now more than ever to protect the US.

[@kamaboko1]

Now for reality...Trump will get probation. He'll be considered a first-time offender. I'd love to see him go to jail, but it isn't going to happen. I've said for the longest time the Mar-a-Lago case, the GA case, and the insurrection case will never go to court. Evvvvvvvvvverrrrrrr. Trump will never spend a day in jail. Best you can do is sell your assets and leave the US. The toilet has been flushed and the water is swirling down the drain.

[@kimparham932]

Sickening.. have to vote 🗳 BLUE

[@nicwilkin4743]

Sack these judges who have been abusing their positions while living the high life on the back of MAGA

[@davidzachmeyer1957]

It's about time we start addressing the real problem: the Republican Party.

[@lisashapiro9165]

It's the maggat party now! We can save our country BUT ONLY IF EVERYONE WHO CAN VOTE VOTES BLUE UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

There hasn't been a Republican party since 2016

[@stevethomas9320]

We should have been addressing the issue of the republican party back in the 1980s.

[@bmoore7817]

Sounds like something Hitler would say

[@wendyhardin5259]

They are no longer the Republican Party. They are a Fascist Cult.

[@niclewis9610]

In this Election the Rule of Law is on the ballot, the Constitution is on the ballot, equal Justice under the Law is on the ballot. Vote D for Democracy not Dictatorship 🇺🇲🌊🌊🇺🇲.

[@bkm2797]

Vote Blue💙Federally and Locally our Democracy and Constitution depend on it! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@ProgressWillNeverBeStopped]

Could not have said it better myself! This election isn’t about Biden vs Trump. It’s about democracy vs dictatorship. VOTE BLUE!

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

Publication Information 1982 Abstract The Supreme Court theorized absolute immunity for the President must be found in the separation of powers doctrine. Because of the broad range and sensitive nature of the President's responsibilities, his constant visibility, and the judicial deference he has historically been accorded, the Court concluded in Nixon v. Fitzgerald that civil damages suits would unduly distract the President from his official duties. Furthermore, because the President's actions can affect innumerable people, the Court feared the scrutiny inherent in civil damages suits would be overly intrusive. Accordingly, the Court considered it too difficult to align a particular result with one of the President's innumerable decisions; therefore, the Court adopted the rule from Barr v. Matteo, that acts done within the “outer perimeter” of official capacity deserve immunity from civil damages. However, the notion that absolute immunity has placed the President above the law is a misconception for he still may be subject to impeachment, and to mandamus, injunctions, and subpoena duces tecum in criminal trials, as well as being amenable to civil suits when acting beyond the outer perimeter of his official capacity. 1982 Supreme Court William J. Brennan, Jr. 10/16/1956-07/20/1990 Potter Stewart 10/14/1958-07/03/1981 Byron "Whizzer" Raymond White 04/16/1962-07/28/1993 Thurgood Marshall 10/02/1967-10/01/1991 Warren Earl Burger, Chief Justice 06/23/1969-09/26/1986 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. 01/07/1972-06/26/1987 William H. Rehnquist 01/07/1972-09/26/1986 William H. Rehnquist - Chief Justice 09/26/1986-09/03/2005 John Paul Stevens 12/19/1975-06/29/2010 Sandra Day O'Connor 09/25/1981-01/31/2006 Antonin Scalia 09/26/1986-02/13/2016 Anthony M. Kennedy 02/18/1988-07/31/2018 Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These actions led to heavy opposition from Southern Democrats. Following the passage of civil rights legislation, many white southerners switched to the Republican Party at the national level.

[@marylinthicum678]

I am worried about the elections. What if fake electors or should I say red electors have slipped in under the radar?

[@phyllisbreese4289]

you seem to forget, the SC GAVE the presidency to GW Bush by stopping the recount in FL. Gore won FL. the SC used their authority and denied the votes of millions of voters. thus began their march to dictatorship. trump fit the job perfectly. just last week they ruled that taking bribes was not illegal. because the SC has been outed for taking bribes and "gratuities" from rich donors to put forth their agendas. there is no longer the rule of law in America anymore. we have devolved into a banana republic. it's gonna take a lot more than just voting blue to set things right. they will not accept an election in which they lose. we're in for the fight of our lives. stand by, my fellow Americans. the fascists are already here, and they've infiltrated our society and our government. it's not an accident, it's by careful, meticulous design.

[@SleepyDahliaFlower-te2sg]

I thought Trump was the most evil thing for your country, but now the Supreme Court's decision on immunity leaves me cold. What a disgrace.

[@Baddestchik911]

They are working together so 🤷🏾‍♀️ they both are.

[@chelsearunyan]

Remove the Supreme Court all them done is proven that they’ll always already to hand Trump a bone.

[@8arrows]

Trummkopf is not President, it doesn’t apply to him. He hasn’t been president in 3+ years.

[@paulnolan4971]

Project 2025 behind it all. It's a slow moving coup. They're on a roll now. Gerrymandering to seal votes. Gutting abortion rights to seal wombs. Sanctioning political bribery to seal elections. Immunity to seal CF&RDJT from prosecution. It's a fucking disgrace. ALL project 2025. VOTE TILL THEY ARE BLUE IN THEIR FKING PLACES !💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@darlenewaters2370]

I agree . The Supreme Court is in Donald's back pocket. This is just disgusting 😢

[@taurotar]

I am 69 yrs old and I am disgusted by my country.

[@lakeireland]

Why are people so shocked? Trump has been telling the country he was going to do this when he started stacking the Court.

[@daviegriffin3539]

The Democrats always try to play by the rules yet Republicans are always changing or breaking the rules which is why the Republicans always take the Democrats' lunch money -behind- in front of the school, daily & twice on Sundays. 🙃 #FuqFeloniousCult45GQP 💰

[@spir5102]

Yes, and Democrats stood there and watched them do it.

[@davidsalo8397]

Now Donnie Demento has the key to totally destroying everything else about our democracy. Way to go SCOTUS. 🥵

[@melt4769]

Putin’s playbook

[@LizChurchill-p8w]

Don’t forget about the large part played by Mitch McConnell in these stolen appointments.

[@scottkirk9810]

Liz chaney is correct by saying people are in danger of" sleepwalking into a dictatorship".

[@andercoyote4170]

Funny how her disgusting father and his cronies set the stage for all this decades ago.

[@usergrade7812]

We're not sleepwalking - we're watching in horror as people who are unwilling to accept the reality of what they're doing vote to create a fascist nation. Propaganda is a powerful tool.

[@michaelsanger7795]

Those tra. ito rs think it's funny now... but wait until their life is affected !

[@vbachman6742]

And she was right there with the republicans for years following in her father's footsteps.

[@sadee1287]

@@vbachman6742 Not saying I agree with Republican policies, but she was never a Trumplican. And they booted her out for it. Don't shoot the messenger. Romney doesn't agree with him either. Give credit where credit is due.

[@nikovidic4032]

AOC to file articles of impeachment....she should be supported 100 percent.

[@WowIndescribable]

How does impeachment work in this case?

[@AntoineLaurent]

Yea what the hell does impeachment matter? It’s over

[@markphillips898]

@@WowIndescribable Impeach the SCOTUS justices, then we'll see them change their mind on immunity

[@cyrilbroom2882]

You all sound like communist. You all act like communist. You cry like little babies when they get caught doing something wrong.

[@lunarscribe8995]

Presidents aren't the only office holders in our government that can be impeached. (This comment is in reply to both of the previous comments.)

[@TheCommentFactory]

Make a law to set Term limits for judges and Congress.

[@RaymondKolbe]

This would require a constitutional amendment.

[@elysecatmull3404]

And as far as Congress goes, the biggest hurdle to term limits for them, is that they have to be the ones to approve it. 😐

[@jeannineparisi437]

We can’t let these criminal judges get away with this bs

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

1982 Abstract The Supreme Court theorized absolute immunity for the President must be found in the separation of powers doctrine. Because of the broad range and sensitive nature of the President's responsibilities, his constant visibility, and the judicial deference he has historically been accorded, the Court concluded in Nixon v. Fitzgerald that civil damages suits would unduly distract the President from his official duties. Furthermore, because the President's actions can affect innumerable people, the Court feared the scrutiny inherent in civil damages suits would be overly intrusive. Accordingly, the Court considered it too difficult to align a particular result with one of the President's innumerable decisions; therefore, the Court adopted the rule from Barr v. Matteo, that acts done within the “outer perimeter” of official capacity deserve immunity from civil damages. However, the notion that absolute immunity has placed the President above the law is a misconception for he still may be subject to impeachment, and to mandamus, injunctions, and subpoena duces tecum in criminal trials, as well as being amenable to civil suits when acting beyond the outer perimeter of his official capacity. 1982 Supreme Court William J. Brennan, Jr. 10/16/1956-07/20/1990 Potter Stewart 10/14/1958-07/03/1981 Byron "Whizzer" Raymond White 04/16/1962-07/28/1993 Thurgood Marshall 10/02/1967-10/01/1991 Warren Earl Burger, Chief Justice 06/23/1969-09/26/1986 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. 01/07/1972-06/26/1987 William H. Rehnquist 01/07/1972-09/26/1986 William H. Rehnquist - Chief Justice 09/26/1986-09/03/2005 John Paul Stevens 12/19/1975-06/29/2010 Sandra Day O'Connor 09/25/1981-01/31/2006 Antonin Scalia 09/26/1986-02/13/2016 Anthony M. Kennedy 02/18/1988-07/31/2018

[@bethwaller1789]

WE can't stop them. Only Biden and congress can do that.

[@sharonprice4083]

Your right we can't but what can we do. I can't believe the court did this knowing what kind of person trump the diaperman is and what he wants to do to our country.

[@Cleanblack00]

On God.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

@@sharonprice4083 The 6 maga justices know exactly the type of person Trump is. They're just as bad. They have been helping him every step of the way. Vote Biden/Blue save our democracy.

[@user-unionwrestling]

So much for the saying that NO ONE is above the law! The founding fathers are turning in their graves right now!

[@slycooper334]

turning? Everytime trumpers claimed the founding fathers were Christians and nit adding that they were also deists, they practically spinning in their coffins. Trumpers don't fucking care about the founding fathers they'll just say whatever of it helps them win.

[@pamelathompson7494]

It’s all Bull shit!!!

[@lisashapiro9165]

It's time for the real Patriots to take our country back. WE MUST VOTE DEMS UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET THESE CORRUPT justices OUT OF THE SUPREME COURT!!!

[@pathbechosen]

The thing everyone is missing is that SCOTUS is also working with project 2025 and are the spearhead for it.

[@minalouviere2215]

They need to impeach the justices and put them in prison with the Donald 😢

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

Publication Information 1982 Abstract The Supreme Court theorized absolute immunity for the President must be found in the separation of powers doctrine. Because of the broad range and sensitive nature of the President's responsibilities, his constant visibility, and the judicial deference he has historically been accorded, the Court concluded in Nixon v. Fitzgerald that civil damages suits would unduly distract the President from his official duties. Furthermore, because the President's actions can affect innumerable people, the Court feared the scrutiny inherent in civil damages suits would be overly intrusive. Accordingly, the Court considered it too difficult to align a particular result with one of the President's innumerable decisions; therefore, the Court adopted the rule from Barr v. Matteo, that acts done within the “outer perimeter” of official capacity deserve immunity from civil damages. However, the notion that absolute immunity has placed the President above the law is a misconception for he still may be subject to impeachment, and to mandamus, injunctions, and subpoena duces tecum in criminal trials, as well as being amenable to civil suits when acting beyond the outer perimeter of his official capacity. 1982 Supreme Court William J. Brennan, Jr. 10/16/1956-07/20/1990 Potter Stewart 10/14/1958-07/03/1981 Byron "Whizzer" Raymond White 04/16/1962-07/28/1993 Thurgood Marshall 10/02/1967-10/01/1991 Warren Earl Burger, Chief Justice 06/23/1969-09/26/1986 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. 01/07/1972-06/26/1987 William H. Rehnquist 01/07/1972-09/26/1986 William H. Rehnquist - Chief Justice 09/26/1986-09/03/2005 John Paul Stevens 12/19/1975-06/29/2010 Sandra Day O'Connor 09/25/1981-01/31/2006 Antonin Scalia 09/26/1986-02/13/2016 Anthony M. Kennedy 02/18/1988-07/31/2018 Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These actions led to heavy opposition from Southern Democrats. Following the passage of civil rights legislation, many white southerners switched to the Republican Party at the national level.

[@goldengregory1]

A little hyperbolic but I understand the sentiment.

[@simonpengelly9727]

Leave the Drumpf to embarrassed disgrace in November BUT extraordinary rendition for the MAGA Justices (and Cannon)

[@debbie9929]

Who is they???. Biden???? Please he doesn't have the balls unfortunately

[@eenkjet]

Wrong. You simply impeach the president to remove his immunity foreign act. Turn on KZbin channel is totally unhinged and for stupid people.

[@davidcanoy8579]

7/1/2024 the day the Constitution died.

[@slycooper334]

it was never alive

[@sleuthjill7653]

I fully agree. Wiped away the pillar of democracy. Did not even have the courage to issue ruling until last minute before going on vacation to avoid facing the blowback. They do not deserve an iota of the power they wield. 😡🤬

[@GloriaGunderson]

You got that right!...today's definitely the day the constitution died!

[@mikemann1960]

The whole world is officially now in danger. I am quite sure the doomsday clock has been sped up. 😢

[@Nevertrump923]

@@slycooper334actually yes , since it was amendable thus in effect it evolves

[@susanblackley7065]

Impeach them. Right after turning the House & Senate solid Blue.

[@andercoyote4170]

They are out. Blue wave is a- coming. 🌊

[@amberackerson5916]

Yes.

[@anitaellis2802]

Unfortunately the red states won’t vote blue for Congress.

[@wendyhardin5259]

Absolutely!!

[@davidcarson4421]

Thomas and Alito for sure; not so certain on others.

[@kathleenstahl5795]

They covered their own asses and threw the rest of we the people under the bus. So infuriating. Why is everyone afraid of him? Give me your talking points and I'll deliver them I'm not afraid of him. He's a bully with a yellow streak down his back.

[@veronikam3836]

Why are people not protesting in the streets??? I'm watching from Europe and I am gobsmacked that there are no protest at all. Wake up, America!

[@justiceforrevina]

I know, it's crazy. I would I want to , but I think I'd be alone. I watched a reporter today in FL, ask people if they knew about this ruling. None of them, not a ONE had any clue. Many Americans do not follow Scotus. And, people are just burnt out and worn down, which is one of the tactics used with Authoritarians. They did this on the last day on purpose, as if to say F off America. It's TREASONOUS, in my humble estimation., but I was not surprised.

[@victoriasherman4756]

One of the biggest problems we have in the country is apathy. Getting people to vote is like a huge problem in the US. With everything that trump has done the fact that he's not been thrown in jail for his crimes is incredulous. He's flaunting this immunity ruling and he will use this opinion to wreck havoc on the country.

[@pinnacleren4389]

Get on a plane bro, hit me up when you're in D.C. I'll meet you there. Lets all go protest over the SCOTUS ruling. Dude, that's the least of our problems. The average American has more serious problems than the interpretation of the law. We haven't read any of the case documents let alone have the expertise to deduce what the law says. Besides, you're assuming most American's disagree. Most do not. Many of us trust the SCOTUS.

[@annetteedwards9860]

Because a lot of normal folk watch Fox News and believe all they hear. Pretty soon they won’t be able to demonstrate on the streets and they will say “what the hell happened?”….there’s a good reason why Trump visited North Korea, this is what he plans to do in US as well and all those people who were so scared of those immigrants coming into the US will themselves become immigrants trying to get into Canada! Wake up call 🤬

[@frederickmurray5766]

I'm sitting in South Africa and I'm wondering the same. We would have been in the streets.

[@dannave7816]

In light of the recent SCOTUS ruling, President Biden should direct the IRS to start an audit of all Supreme Court justices...

[@AlanisonYT]

Yes, that is an official act to root out potentially criminal influence and bribery of our SC. Then prosecution and convictions must follow for all traitors

[@nakedreef]

I could REALLY go for THAT!

[@douglasclinkscales8826]

I love that idea.

[@queenzummo]

I am 78 years old and I’ve watched more news today and tonight than I have in my lifetime. I am embarrassed for our Supreme Court, and I am angry that they think they have the power to undermine what our founding fathers wanted… A government of the people, by the people and for the people. I will vote Democratic for the first time in my entire life.

[@sylverscale]

Good on you! Conservatives aren't conserving anything so it's time to show them what you think about that.

[@MrSonicAlchemy]

Thank you!

[@catlady6464]

Glad you can join us! SCOTUS is not finished burning democracy to the ground, so we need to get to work to save this republic.🔥🔥

[@slartibartfast1268]

Embarrased is not the word I would use.

[@patmcchesney3135]

Get rid of the lifetime appointment of SCOTUS.

[@onetrueslave]

Lifetime appointments for ANY government position just seems plain dumb to me.

[@kesart8378]

Support Representative Ocasio-Cortez's call to impeach Justices Alito and Thomas.

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Impeach the 6 who allowed this.

[@CharlesSmith-io9fp]

We need control of the house for that.

[@Adrian-kh1xq]

How about Roberts and gorshits?

[@independent4life767]

Is there a place we can sign for that?

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

​@@CharlesSmith-io9fpSo we vote blue.

[@David_S_Yes]

Mark was clearly pissed off this episode. You could hear the anger and frustration. He’s an attack democrat! Vote blue top to bottom.

[@Eddy41020]

he's a crybaby like most of the leftiest sheep

[@BigDawgCAM]

Lol good luck getting people to vote for Biden

[@vickirich]

​@BigDawgCAM good luck living in a dictatorship!

[@seangallagher1268]

@@BigDawgCAM Even if people aren't enthusiastic about voting for Biden they sure as shit are going to vote against that walking genital wart.

[@TruthTeller2024]

@@BigDawgCAM Beats voting for the fascist, lard laden, lying mango.

[@ominkan3129]

You don't treat a convicted felon as a free man. But Trump is as free as a bird.

[@btcrazee1]

Jails and prisons are full of people who have done a helluva lot less.

[@mnomadvfx]

Except he can still get a prison sentence for the NY case he was already convicted of that covered the time PRIOR to his election in 2016. Also the Florida documents case covers time AFTER he ceded the White House in 2021, and the illegality stemming from his lack of giving up the documents willingly rather than by force. The moment that Cannon is forced aside Trump is going down on that case too.

[@harrishpersad3643]

Not only is trump a free bird hes wisseling to

[@ominkan3129]

@@harrishpersad3643 whistling? I know he has no talent what so ever so his whistle would be as creative as his ridiculous dance moves.

[@ArtisDefiniition]

You meant as free as a Turd 😁

[@StartAtTheEnd]

This MUST be where the final “checks and balances” are brought into play. The court has no inherent ability to enforce this unlawful ruling. The ruling MUST be rejected, and the other branches of government must REFUSE to implement it.

[@jackiepollard3843]

I am Canadian here, but so disgusted over this whole Trump saga over the last decade. Like a nightmare that never ends, and keeps worsening. The supreme court seriously shit the bed today. John Robert's supreme court will have this comlete shitshow for their legacy. I feel sorry for the children and grandchildren of these 'justices'. They will bear the brunt of the shame and embarrassment of these jellyfish justices.

[@susango123]

We aren't safe either, because we know the next PM will be Pollivere with a majority. If Trump gets back in, Pollivere will hand Canada over on silver platter.

[@pinnacleren4389]

I've been an American for 49 years. Welcome to US politics. You get normalized to this crap. It's the same shit year after year and it comes to a climax just before the presidential election.

[@DaDunge]

The Robert's supreme court may well have the end of the republic as their legacy.

[@dbird1356]

@@jackiepollard3843 the Maga justices heirs may have shame but they will also have lots of trust fund $s.

[@mnomadvfx]

Lol ye, their family will be the Pazzi's of America for a few generations to come 😅

[@ps0726]

That’s why they waited till the last day. I am extremely terrified about our democracy. If we ever had to vote blue it is now.

[@kdani11307982]

I agree about voting blue but President Biden's not the one because he didn't even ask Merrick Garland to step down once we realized you waited 18 months to start investigating Trump and he didn't wanna add to the Supreme Court during the first two years he was in office. These mistakes will take generations to correct

[@SledDog5678]

I hope there is one crazy NON REPUBLICAN out there looking for the SCOTUS!

[@Tsudico]

@@kdani11307982 The first two years Biden didn't have enough Democrats in the Senate to confirm any Justices because it requires a super-majority. He still doesn't have enough to add any if none of the Republicans vote for it and trying to add Supreme Court seats would have cemented the Republicans against any nominees chosen which would leave the seats vacant so we'd still be in the same position. Biden has done more in his time in office than I expected of him, even though I agree that he hasn't gone far enough in my opinion. But he is what we have, changing now would only make it harder for the person who is the nominee to get elected.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

@@kdani11307982 Correct? They won't be corrected. The US will no longer exist. Next year we get to experience being refugees. I hope the other countries deny asylum to any Trump supporters though and leave them to their fate.

[@gabrielavidal7785]

Bunch of corrupt terrorists

[@angeline12345]

President Joe Biden has the power to act when there’s a threat to America, domestic or foreign true or Faults

[@tigger06]

True

[@dejusns]

Use this newly granted immunity, Joe, and deal with Trump’s threat to America.

[@screamingpotato4732]

Roe v Wade was overturned, this ruling should be overturned ASAP

[@EthelJung-j5w]

Why are people so shocked? Trump has been telling the country he was going to do this when he started stacking the Court.

[@Sem5626]

lol exactly, its all pre planning for project 2025 its done and dusted now, the system is broken and the republicans figured out how to do it

[@edwardmyers8782]

Mitch stacked for 20 years the court this has been in the works for decades it's time to end this shit.

[@KGVentures]

Exactly. He has been watching the Hitler story to see just how far he could go.

[@Michelles222]

​@@KGVenturesExactly!

[@karensagal8230]

Why do you think he quotes Hitler?

[@donaldgenenavarro]

Tell me why Biden does not benefit from this new ruling. He has every right now to do whatever he needs to do to save democracy.

[@danielpettit4100]

As they stated in the video it's not.that he doesn't have that ability it's that he wouldn't use it

[@Nevertrump923]

He’s moral , and ethical . Duh

[@JBG1968]

Because the way the decision was written the SC will ultimately rule that what ever Biden does is not an official duty .

[@spir5102]

So let all decent Americans stand here and be ethical and moral while the Republicans stick a knife in our gut and install Donald Trump as dictator for life. Right?

[@ofeliagonzalez2003]

Also the Supreme court would then change their interpretation of their decision.

[@gmlaster]

Wake up...THIS IS A COUP!!! It's time to stop talking about it, and worrying about it, and being afraid of it and freakin ACT. Nobody's coming to save you. We're gonna have to save ourselves.

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

Publication Information 1982 Abstract The Supreme Court theorized absolute immunity for the President must be found in the separation of powers doctrine. Because of the broad range and sensitive nature of the President's responsibilities, his constant visibility, and the judicial deference he has historically been accorded, the Court concluded in Nixon v. Fitzgerald that civil damages suits would unduly distract the President from his official duties. Furthermore, because the President's actions can affect innumerable people, the Court feared the scrutiny inherent in civil damages suits would be overly intrusive. Accordingly, the Court considered it too difficult to align a particular result with one of the President's innumerable decisions; therefore, the Court adopted the rule from Barr v. Matteo, that acts done within the “outer perimeter” of official capacity deserve immunity from civil damages. However, the notion that absolute immunity has placed the President above the law is a misconception for he still may be subject to impeachment, and to mandamus, injunctions, and subpoena duces tecum in criminal trials, as well as being amenable to civil suits when acting beyond the outer perimeter of his official capacity. 1982 Supreme Court William J. Brennan, Jr. 10/16/1956-07/20/1990 Potter Stewart 10/14/1958-07/03/1981 Byron "Whizzer" Raymond White 04/16/1962-07/28/1993 Thurgood Marshall 10/02/1967-10/01/1991 Warren Earl Burger, Chief Justice 06/23/1969-09/26/1986 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. 01/07/1972-06/26/1987 William H. Rehnquist 01/07/1972-09/26/1986 William H. Rehnquist - Chief Justice 09/26/1986-09/03/2005 John Paul Stevens 12/19/1975-06/29/2010 Sandra Day O'Connor 09/25/1981-01/31/2006 Antonin Scalia 09/26/1986-02/13/2016 Anthony M. Kennedy 02/18/1988-07/31/2018 Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These actions led to heavy opposition from Southern Democrats. Following the passage of civil rights legislation, many white southerners switched to the Republican Party at the national level.

[@mauricebethel8563]

This court has no integrity!!

[@Clarissasrtoro1]

Arrest these corrupt judges for treason now.

[@debbie9929]

Who, Garland. He's useless

[@marcomuniz5701]

Exactly the POTUS should use the power that he has just been granted to fix the SCOTUS and remove them from office.

[@only1muppet]

Please learn what treason actually is. It can’t be used for whatever we think is against our beliefs. “Treason is defined on the federal level in Article III, Section 3 of the United States Constitution as "only in levying War against [the United States], or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort." Most state constitutions include similar definitions of treason, specifically limited to levying war against the state, "adhering to the enemies" of the state, or aiding the enemies of the state, and requiring two witnesses or a confession in open court. Fewer than 30 people have ever been charged with treason under these laws.

[@tinhapin2875]

They should be charged with several ethics violations, right? Possibly some of them are illegal - bribery is still illegal in the US, right? As for "enemies of the US", aren't they supposed to be defending the constitution, not re-writing it in a way they see fir? A lot of what they've done will be giving aid and/or comfort to Russia, a US enemy these days. It doesn't seem so farfetched anymore, does it?

[@smk3390]

Biden, could walk into the Oval Office right now, call the FBI and directly order them to arrest the SCOTUS, Trump and everyone else he deems a threat to national security.

[@glennstewart2221]

Please President Biden, call their bluff. SAVE our Democracy...

[@moral19D]

Call me Joe...I gladly do it!!

[@davidbybee9930]

he can't even save is underwear from the shit stains

[@annenelson5656]

@@davidbybee9930 C U N.ext T.uesday

[@BunnEFartz]

@@davidbybee9930 donald trump ACTUALLY crapped his pants during the debate. It happened while he was talking about his tariffs. That seems to indicate you are a BOLD FACED LIAR.

[@NotYourBusiness-bp2qn]

@@moral19D Do what exactly?

[@goldyglocks7431]

Biden has every right to take tRump out and put him in jail.

[@olanna5351]

Why isn’t he then?

[@aquariadiana6779]

​​@@olanna5351The court literally just made the decision today, dumbazz

[@archangelvvv]

100% CORRECT! May be that's what The Supreme Court knew and left it up to Biden to do just that....take tRump out with immunity and no prosecution!

[@Laich-yi6nf]

For what?

[@Highspade]

@@olanna5351 Because he isn't Trump - sorry, seems obvious to me.

[@joelhageman1903]

Bryan, tell everyone this is treason. They´re independent actors. Despite their conferred titles, this is treason.

[@coasterpan]

Throw scotus in jail. Apparently Biden has the power.

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

Publication Information 1982 Abstract The Supreme Court theorized absolute immunity for the President must be found in the separation of powers doctrine. Because of the broad range and sensitive nature of the President's responsibilities, his constant visibility, and the judicial deference he has historically been accorded, the Court concluded in Nixon v. Fitzgerald that civil damages suits would unduly distract the President from his official duties. Furthermore, because the President's actions can affect innumerable people, the Court feared the scrutiny inherent in civil damages suits would be overly intrusive. Accordingly, the Court considered it too difficult to align a particular result with one of the President's innumerable decisions; therefore, the Court adopted the rule from Barr v. Matteo, that acts done within the “outer perimeter” of official capacity deserve immunity from civil damages. However, the notion that absolute immunity has placed the President above the law is a misconception for he still may be subject to impeachment, and to mandamus, injunctions, and subpoena duces tecum in criminal trials, as well as being amenable to civil suits when acting beyond the outer perimeter of his official capacity. 1982 Supreme Court William J. Brennan, Jr. 10/16/1956-07/20/1990 Potter Stewart 10/14/1958-07/03/1981 Byron "Whizzer" Raymond White 04/16/1962-07/28/1993 Thurgood Marshall 10/02/1967-10/01/1991 Warren Earl Burger, Chief Justice 06/23/1969-09/26/1986 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. 01/07/1972-06/26/1987 William H. Rehnquist 01/07/1972-09/26/1986 William H. Rehnquist - Chief Justice 09/26/1986-09/03/2005 John Paul Stevens 12/19/1975-06/29/2010 Sandra Day O'Connor 09/25/1981-01/31/2006 Antonin Scalia 09/26/1986-02/13/2016 Anthony M. Kennedy 02/18/1988-07/31/2018 Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These actions led to heavy opposition from Southern Democrats. Following the passage of civil rights legislation, many white southerners switched to the Republican Party at the national level.

[@firecat3613]

Biden has the power to call in a hit squad. "For the sake of national security," which is one of the most important tasks of POTUS. If there is an issue, he steps down on Jan 19th, allowing Harris to take the office for one day and pardon him.

[@johnalexander4940]

SCOTUS guilt of aiding and abetting internal enemies of our Country. New Rule folks no rules.

[@johnalexander4940]

​@@firecat3613💙 that's right we can get real creative here. After the pardon how bout invoking martial law and hold these MAGA insurrectionists indefinitely w/o trial.

[@scottschmid2389]

Exactly! Arrest Trump as a threat to National Defense and a clear and present danger to the constitution and National Security. The president is God so now he gets to pick who follows him. Cause he’s God now, and all.

[@mateomaderas5504]

Arrest the justices and put them in jail

[@RandomAudioGuys]

Sounds like a presidential act to me.

[@walidhamed3179]

Yes using the immunity of the supreme court.

[@poopuppet]

Yes let's stop fascism by being fascist by locking up the people we don't agree with. Perfect! @@RandomAudioGuys

[@SC-ie5bm]

Ha. That would be hilarious.

[@pinnacleren4389]

Sure, the most qualified legal experts in the United States. Throw them in jail because their ruling doesn't align with your heart felt emotions. I don't agree with many of their prior rulings. But that doesn't make them criminals. They are the best of us. That's why they are there. Can you imagine locking up a local state or federal judge because you believed their ruling was wrong?

[@wendybarwood]

My sign will be" "If I wanted to live under a dictatorship, I'd move to Russia!" VOTE BLUE!

[@DragonNinja4680]

Change the "I'd" to "then move to Russia".

[@bozodeathgod]

If tRump wins, Russia is coming to you.

[@lesliehake972]

Mine too, unfortunately Trump will deliver us to Russia as soon as he gets in, IT CAN'T HAPPEN!! Come on republicans! vote blue

[@BradyPostma]

"Better Dead Than Red" with a MAGA hat on the word _Red_

[@toddwatson4019]

The United States of Russia.

[@WorkingMan1177]

Impeach the corrupt justices now! 👊

[@c.h.5510]

We need the House.. We also need 3 young judges added by Biden Vote 💙🇺🇲💙

[@divinewon73]

There are 13 federal districts, but only 9 justices, so Biden has every right to rebalance the court with four extremely progressive, very young and incredibly healthy justices. Then, term limits can be created along with ethics for the court that is supposed to represent the constitution for the American people, not authority for a dictator.

[@musicloverme3993]

@@divinewon73 Congress through legislation sets the # of SCOTUS justices.

[@JamesTulip]

The solution is not to rebalance with alternate bias. The solution is to 1. Totally get rid of this lawless court. 2. Come up with a mechanism to appoint non-partisan judges. The most obvious mechanism would be to require a supermajority to confirm appointments

[@karensagal8230]

@@JamesTulip Also, NO LIFETIME APPOINTMENTS EVER!!!!

[@c.h.5510]

@@divinewon73 we've definitely asked for things that would improve America? Biden and Kamala may have their chance to improve EVERYTHING if we Vote 💙🇺🇲💙 taking the House will be important. I cant believe we live under the rule of a High Court👑👑👑👑👑. Reminding us regular folk, what " No Taxation w/o Representation " means again 🤢

[@TheSalMaris]

Four more years, four more new justices. Vote Blue!

[@chelsearunyan]

Yes bring four new justices in😊 4 fair ones that ain’t a bunch of “yes masters.”

[@jonesyokc]

Sentence Trump to five years and order bailiffs to take him into custody immediately.

[@jamessmith8331]

Then make sure he disappears forever

[@coldwarveteran4239]

Just revoke his current bail. Then his frivolous delays will stop.

[@ygrittesnow1701]

In general population or better yet to GITMO for his 'protection'.

[@izzyb1980]

It will all but guarantee Trump wins in November. Liberals are 🤡😂

[@pinnacleren4389]

Yes! Before Trump has the right to a trial. Lock his ass up! That's what Putin would do Biden! Let's go Biden! We believe Trump is a criminal! No need for him to have the right to be innocent until proven guilty. No right to a fair trial! No! Just punishment. That's the American way, that's what our founder's envisioned when they wrote the US constitution.

[@Coalminer69er]

Trump is the sorriest person to ever enter politics in the United States

[@janlee7386]

Mm

[@claritapadilla7110]

The scariest!!

[@libbylandscape3560]

More like the most terrifying

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

Publication Information 1982 Abstract The Supreme Court theorized absolute immunity for the President must be found in the separation of powers doctrine. Because of the broad range and sensitive nature of the President's responsibilities, his constant visibility, and the judicial deference he has historically been accorded, the Court concluded in Nixon v. Fitzgerald that civil damages suits would unduly distract the President from his official duties. Furthermore, because the President's actions can affect innumerable people, the Court feared the scrutiny inherent in civil damages suits would be overly intrusive. Accordingly, the Court considered it too difficult to align a particular result with one of the President's innumerable decisions; therefore, the Court adopted the rule from Barr v. Matteo, that acts done within the “outer perimeter” of official capacity deserve immunity from civil damages. However, the notion that absolute immunity has placed the President above the law is a misconception for he still may be subject to impeachment, and to mandamus, injunctions, and subpoena duces tecum in criminal trials, as well as being amenable to civil suits when acting beyond the outer perimeter of his official capacity. 1982 Supreme Court William J. Brennan, Jr. 10/16/1956-07/20/1990 Potter Stewart 10/14/1958-07/03/1981 Byron "Whizzer" Raymond White 04/16/1962-07/28/1993 Thurgood Marshall 10/02/1967-10/01/1991 Warren Earl Burger, Chief Justice 06/23/1969-09/26/1986 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. 01/07/1972-06/26/1987 William H. Rehnquist 01/07/1972-09/26/1986 William H. Rehnquist - Chief Justice 09/26/1986-09/03/2005 John Paul Stevens 12/19/1975-06/29/2010 Sandra Day O'Connor 09/25/1981-01/31/2006 Antonin Scalia 09/26/1986-02/13/2016 Anthony M. Kennedy 02/18/1988-07/31/2018 Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These actions led to heavy opposition from Southern Democrats. Following the passage of civil rights legislation, many white southerners switched to the Republican Party at the national level.

[@valiaudet3415]

And the usa has further at odds with democracy as we know it

[@dianagreene8347]

I WILL fight for OUR DEMOCRACY!!!💙💙💙💙

[@scottstearns9317]

Congrats SCOTUS you have now made the most important court in our country a $hit show!! 👍👍🖕🖕

[@sharihazlett3774]

Only way Trump doesn't become an authoritarian leader is we elect Biden.

[@guyyates3284]

Yes ...and with a super majority in both house and Senate to stop this blatant corruption....

[@davidgriffith3938]

Nope. MAGA will look to invalidate the election and throw it back to the states. SCOTUS will rule in their favor. America is toast. Face facts and stop being a dupe. We are about to give the most power in the world to a sociopath with the mandate to commit crimes with impunity. Humanity is over.

[@ScottWylie-si8jx]

Don't forget to vote for sane legislators as well.

[@Damacles9]

Then the DINO's will cash in and sell us out...again. Gotta look into fleeing Weimar America before we go full fascist. When did the DNC fix anything with majority/super majority in the past 50 years? That's right: NEVER. In fact, the reason we have MAGAts trying to rmdevour the flesh off democracy's bone. All we can do is vote and try. Let's roll.

[@nosuchthing8]

Pack the country

[@rebeccarebeccaa2515]

I am somfreaking disgusted by the corruption on the right

[@slycooper334]

Just the right?

[@sara-name-unavailable]

@@slycooper334 i mean Their the ones doing shit in Broad daylight so Yes. Nothing about the Constitution says a president is above the law It literally says the opposite of that

[@lisashapiro9165]

We need to VOTE ALL MAGGATS OUT OF CONGRESS!!!

[@robinshaw4572]

Dems let the courts decide after investigations, and let the convictions stand, if fuking any🎉😂or allow them to step down, as did Al Franken. Go spread the rubles GTFOH🎉😂

[@paulnolan4971]

@rustyiron Personal corruption and then there is the fking coup

[@jamespittsfordiii7632]

And now we have to amend the Pledge of Allegiance because there is not “justice for all.”

[@cowtownokla]

At this point it's too little too late. Trump and his MAGA conspirators should have been addressed immediately after Jan 6th.

[@smilinmoo]

I agree. Garland didn’t act quickly enough. He failed the American people.

[@DaleHartley]

@@smilinmoo Garland was not in office immediately after...it as months. trumps OWN people were in charge.

[@sedgyd]

100% agree….for all Garland’s “everyone is equal under the law“, he certainly did not treat trump and his insurrectionists equal🤬🤬🤬

[@hvanderp578]

Yes, he should have been arrested and jailed the same day he sent his lackeys to the capitol

[@Nefer111]

@@sedgyd Garland is the WORST coward, he was never up to the job!!!

[@BrianHarig]

6 people just chose to END DEMOCRACY. Reform can't come soon enough.

[@juliao1255]

Biden should take action immediately, and have Trump un-alived, based on his threat to our nation, before any further actions are taken to curtail this decision. The Supreme court can suck on that!

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!!!!

[@HOMER_R.O.C]

Im LITERALLY sick from this decision.... NEEDS TO bE OVERTURNED.... and we can't have CHUMP in the white house

[@ryanm.9396]

The right to take up arms against ALL THREATS foreign AND DOMESTIC. Wake up people

[@peterarmstrong6928]

It's not coming,,,, America your fked 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@tjthehobopainter9173]

Overturning Roe v Wade was bad. This latest ruling is pure madness.

[@theresamay9481]

12,225 comments as of July 4, 2024, and not one is in favor of what our Supreme Court did. People, we need to RISE UP!

[@Tomas-o6z]

WE THE PEOPLE HAVE FINAL SAY IN A DEMOCRACY. THE RIGHT OF HUMANS TO GOVERN THEMSELVES. PROTECT THE RIGHT TO VOTE. VOTE!

[@ecutler83]

I am begging President Biden to take advantage of this before he leaves office to save our democracy! 🙏🙏🙏

[@lostadventure76]

My bet is how much he takes up the crown depends on how the vote goes… if trump somehow wins… i bet he dissolves the supreme court and has new laws put in place while he’s a lame duck.

[@emilyspector2728]

Don’t worry. He is not going to lose. And he is going to get things taken care of.

[@spottsjoshua]

He won't! He could save America and all we believe but he won't. That's the fucked up part about it!

[@philscott7949]

Joe can do anything he wants one day after the election with zero consequences.

[@libbylandscape3560]

He wouldn’t because he’s a decent god fearing man….but we can dream.

[@johnjudd4208]

What bothers me is they just granted a man that's been convicted of 34 felonies immunity that really bothers me

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

It should bother any American who cares about the rule of law?

[@viv5645]

That's ALL that bothers you?

[@kduncanski]

The fix is easy, biden just kicks the 6 off the court and claims is a presidential act.

[@mrindependent1]

And make the GOP an enemy of the state

[@MB-xe8bb]

They can't be alive to fight back.

[@Thultarn]

dont for get all those that support this attack on Democracy, all those in congress and any judge and ANYONE in ANY position that supports this stuff.

[@goldfinch9761]

Me likes !!

[@michaelblankenau6598]

Perfect idea .

[@judymoore8841]

Every time we think it cant get worse...it gets worse.

[@BASED.88]

Speak for yourself. I’ve been loving the news lately. Can’t wait til project’25 kicks off

[@buckchile614]

@@BASED.88 See you in Gettysburg

[@peterford9369]

It's up to every Democrat and any independent who wants to at least, keep trump OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE! Even if he never sees prison, keep him out of the White House. VOTE BLUE 💙

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

Publication Information 1982 Abstract The Supreme Court theorized absolute immunity for the President must be found in the separation of powers doctrine. Because of the broad range and sensitive nature of the President's responsibilities, his constant visibility, and the judicial deference he has historically been accorded, the Court concluded in Nixon v. Fitzgerald that civil damages suits would unduly distract the President from his official duties. Furthermore, because the President's actions can affect innumerable people, the Court feared the scrutiny inherent in civil damages suits would be overly intrusive. Accordingly, the Court considered it too difficult to align a particular result with one of the President's innumerable decisions; therefore, the Court adopted the rule from Barr v. Matteo, that acts done within the “outer perimeter” of official capacity deserve immunity from civil damages. However, the notion that absolute immunity has placed the President above the law is a misconception for he still may be subject to impeachment, and to mandamus, injunctions, and subpoena duces tecum in criminal trials, as well as being amenable to civil suits when acting beyond the outer perimeter of his official capacity. 1982 Supreme Court William J. Brennan, Jr. 10/16/1956-07/20/1990 Potter Stewart 10/14/1958-07/03/1981 Byron "Whizzer" Raymond White 04/16/1962-07/28/1993 Thurgood Marshall 10/02/1967-10/01/1991 Warren Earl Burger, Chief Justice 06/23/1969-09/26/1986 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. 01/07/1972-06/26/1987 William H. Rehnquist 01/07/1972-09/26/1986 William H. Rehnquist - Chief Justice 09/26/1986-09/03/2005 John Paul Stevens 12/19/1975-06/29/2010 Sandra Day O'Connor 09/25/1981-01/31/2006 Antonin Scalia 09/26/1986-02/13/2016 Anthony M. Kennedy 02/18/1988-07/31/2018 Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These actions led to heavy opposition from Southern Democrats. Following the passage of civil rights legislation, many white southerners switched to the Republican Party at the national level.

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

You won’t believe this! It was the DEMOCRATS on the Supreme Court that pushed for Executive Immunity! The Republicans Dissented!!! U.S. Supreme Court Barr v. Matteo, 360 U.S. 564 (1959) Barr v. Matteo No. 350 Argued April 20, 1959 Decided June 29, 1959 360 U.S. 564 The history of the privileges conferred upon the three branches of Government is a story of uneven development. Absolute legislative privilege dates back to at least 1399. [Footnote 2/2] This privilege is given to Congress in the United States Constitution [Footnote 2/3] and to State Legislatures in the Constitutions of almost all of the States of the Union. [Footnote 2/4] The absoluteimmunity arising out of Judicial proceedings existed at least as early as 1608 in England. [Footnote 2/5] MR. CHIEF JUSTICE WARREN, with whom MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS joins, dissenting. The principal opinion in this case purports to launch the Court on a balancing process in order to reconcile the interest of the public in obtaining fearless executive performance and the interest of the individual in having redress for defamation. Even accepting for the moment that these are the proper interests to be balanced, the ultimate disposition is not the result of a balance. On the one hand, the principal opinion sets up a vague standard under which no government employee can tell with any certainty whether he will receive absolute immunity for his acts. On the other hand, it has not given even the slightest consideration to the interest of the individual who is defamed. It is a complete annihilation of his interest. Warren was a Republican! The Democrats were the ones who pushed Immunity. Talk about coming back to bite you in the …………

[@snuffysmith6842]

VOTE TRUMP & ALL RED > 11-5-2024.

[@peterford9369]

@@DianeSchoeneck60 That was very informative. And agreeable when, that president is doing that one thing that falls under the, " duties", of the president. Which, all the things you listed about Johnson, etc. is, directly related to presidential duties. Just because a president makes a speech while he's president, doesn't mean the speech is presidential. Just because a president, writes a personal check while sitting in the oval office, doesn't mean it was meant for honorable transactions. This is, why immunity cannot be total, at all. Trumps little phrase, I could shoot someone on 5th ave, and not lose a voter, doesn't mean he couldn't be prosecuted for murder. This is why trump is guilty of all the things he's accused of. And 0 immunity, should be used as defense. Impeachment or not. Because impeachment, though done by elected officials, would or could be biased. Strictly on the account of politics. Not fact based, like a jury of peers would be. As is shown by this supreme Court. Thankfully, the biggest percentage of judges, are honest. And don't bend the law for their buddies. Who offer bribes of any form. This is why there needs to be a reshuffling of our judicial system. A changing of the so-called guard. When corruption, enters a system and there is no oversight to that corruption, that system is useless.

[@naturescapellc2188]

Summary: don't despair. Vote, donate, speak out, shout about our flight for democracy

[@moniquebernal7999]

I did my share: just donated to my Democrat President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Campaign. My 100 yr old mother and I voted for Joe Biden and intend to vote Blue again! 💙

[@Silver_Something]

What else do you suggest?

[@andercoyote4170]

And the fact you think that’s “ your share”, sufficient, is exactly why we’re losing our country. GET TO WORK Americans!🇺🇸

[@mindfulbynature3418]

Thank you!💙

[@allieelectra23]

​@@andercoyote4170bumper stickers against Trump

[@gaylekeating532]

Volunteer at polls!

[@jamesliddell5173]

Sadly…Thank you for this compelling & scary reality- we must all engage to each do our part to protect our democracy!!!

[@Kblue-b3x]

No trump, no dictator……#VoteBlue2024💙💙

[@grahamshere]

Doubt it'll work, you know Tramp will cheat to win,

[@wallacebowie3849]

What happens to all of trumps lackeys even if we vote blue all the judges in courts are everywhere and it seem like 24 7 they are working to destroy democracy

[@LuciaBeans]

You really think the Federalists who have been quietly setting this whole situation up for the last several decades, are going to just give up if Trump isn't the one? They picked Trump. They can pick someone else.

[@LuciaBeans]

If that were true, then why are we here today after voting blue 4 years ago? They're not going to give up. Trump is only the puppet of the big arm of the Federalists.

[@mort8143]

Big Pete Bondurant need's to clip the prick. 🇦🇺💙

[@nadinedraper6874]

Biden needs to start using his new power!

[@barbarafuller5098]

Trump threatened the supreme Court last night saying the supreme Court is really nice I hope it stays that way

[@mygrownphatnsexylife4955]

WTF is happening to America 😢😢😢

[@zendragon4037]

Why anyone fears that orange diaper wearer I have no idea...truly.

[@codestuff6231]

@@zendragon4037 Because he is a Russian asset since 1987 who has the Russian intelligence services backing him financially and materially. They dont fear him, they fear his handlers. Who are bribing and threatening like crazy. Disinfo online etc. They have a chance to take over the USA with no war. They are going all out. Thats why people fear the retribution he can bring with that criminal unaccountable apparatus.

[@rebeccaroach4565]

Have to find out what the dirt is on those dirt bags . Why else would Trump threaten them .

[@musicauthority674]

Mark is exactly right, everything he said is spot on. and Brian is right in regards to Biden. he needs to stack the Supreme Court. FDR did it and it worked for him.

[@petercholmondeley5083]

I'm still backing the guy who hasn't asked for nor needs immunity. 😮

[@Opus313]

There must be a reasonalbe solution to this... Vote Blue 💙 for justice!!

[@zogar8526]

There isn't. The only solution is for Biden to take advantage of the power he was just given. We need to pressure him to do so. This needs to be dealt with.

[@Teresa-L.2024]

By the time the Supreme Court is done with the next 4 months, Americans may not even be able to vote.

[@hs-learn2581]

Voting isn't going to be enough... so don't depend on it, who decides when Trump brings case of election fraud to the courts?

[@joyceroberts3886]

@@Teresa-L.2024 This was their last day in session. They are now on holidays

[@eileenh.berube7655]

Unbelievable 😢 What has happened to this country? The only way to save Democracy is to VOTE BLUE ALL THE WAY 💙

[@wallacebowie3849]

End times

[@ofeliagonzalez2003]

I don't think even voting they will accept the results!

[@leonardbresland4288]

@@wallacebowie3849 It all comes down to the voters. The beginning of the end of this madness is in the ballot box.

[@TheRasiani]

Voting isn't going to solve this.

[@LuciaBeans]

We already voted blue 4 years ago and it did not change the SC or as all the Federalists and extremists currently in seats of power.

[@stephenrose9154]

You all absolutely have to fight for democracy

[@moreanimals6889]

The job of the Supreme Court is to interpret and uphold The Constitution. Most of what they have done, should have them removed from the courts and put in prison.

[@missindependent1973]

SCOTUS is a damn joke. I’ve despised them since they reversed Roe. We cannot let Trump in the WH ever again.

[@joaniemcgillick1786]

Trump should have never been a President in the first place!!!

[@dawnradel9008]

I am disgusted and disheartened at all that is happening. 😢

[@marietellez6021]

Don’t cry VOTE 🗳️

[@dawnradel9008]

@marietellez6021 Oh, I'm not crying. I'm unable to vote, as I live in Australia. But I have family and friends in USA. I worry for them.

[@katem.8816]

This is no time to be disheartened. Be strong. We all need to stand together.

[@justiceforrevina]

Right??!! Wouldn't it be amazing to have a candidate that inspires & uplifts? Like how people felt about JFK. tRump is a hater, he's evil & he sews seeds of hate and rage. I feel the same,. I think its OK to feel how ya feel, AND still commit to doing what we can to save our Country.

[@yvonnewaters]

“Despair doesn’t get you anywhere”.. Vote! Speak out! “Fight for your democracy “

[@AliceR27]

Clarence Thomas should be prosecuted. The powers of the Supreme Court has to be tamed. We need no more life appointments.

[@gamersmudngrubshow6119]

exactly

[@JamesMauer-v7b]

Can we all not get together in March on the Supreme Court and make her voice is heard?

[@janetely3773]

We have 13 judicial districts and we should have 13 supreme court justices. NOW!!!!💙💙💙💙💙

[@catherinebaum9185]

Right! Couldn't Biden put more justices on the SC bc it's his official duty and he has full immunity. No need to deal with the magats in the house or Senate. Just declare them SC justices and take the case back to the SC.

[@jim-se5xc]

Trump knows all the judges, it's all a nod and a wink. This is how the world operates.

[@GuusJanssen]

​@@jim-se5xc No this is not how the world operates, this is just how the US operates. In the EU (and most of Asia) the law isn't allowed to be political, presidents and governments have no saying whatsoever in anything to do with the law. The law is the law and has zero dot zero to do with politics. If the government tries to interfere with anything concerning the law they will be held personally responsible.

[@DaDunge]

That's actually not bad. The districts should promote one of their own to the SCOTUS instead of them beign chosen by the other branches of government.

[@amandasnell4609]

I am so disgusted with Scotus for the decision on Presidential immunity. Trump deserves nothing.

[@merriebrown4089]

SCOTUS just enhanced the likelihood of a Biden tsunami 🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

He deserves jail. 😂

[@amdaly1-iz3vb]

@@UnashamedCaliforniagirl For the rest of his life.

[@TomCowan-q3v]

wHT NOT HAVE ALL OF SCOTUS PUT IN JAIL FOR ASSAULTING THE CONSTITUTION?

[@ukrainef_poo-tin8917]

F ftrump and his supreme court appointies. ftrump must not win a second term

[@sirlancair]

Not only has he secured a second term win, he secured a Dynasty...because of people like you. Trump Jr, Evanka, Eric, then Barron. after that, i could care less, i'll be gone.

[@ritakennedy3138]

@@sirlancair Great! Run away like the loser you are.

[@codestuff6231]

@@sirlancair So you think that after he lost in 2020, and everyone knows about all his crimes and treason more people will like him and that this decision will not make more people vote for Biden out of fear? Bearing in mind Republican candidates have consistently performed -8 of polling since 2022. OR That Biden has LESS ability to rig the election now that he is president? Which ridiculous thing do you think? If you think the election was not stolen, how would Trump get MORE votes now? If you think the election was rigged, why wont it be again as Biden has more power AND is now immune from prosecution? Just curious how YOUR logic works?

[@ukrainef_poo-tin8917]

@@sirlancair you want dictator rule? You are not right

[@studleydewrite2942]

President Trump 2024

[@normaowens7569]

Screw doing nothing when our democracy is at stake. Pack the Court. Biden absolutely has to win in November.

[@sheilaboston7051]

As well as the things Marc listed, polling stations also need poll workers.

[@Ginger-g8j]

The only way he can pack the court is to do something that’s never been done and remove every Supreme Court Justice on it and start over and he since he has absolute immunity now he can do that and then that’s it there’s nothing we’re fucked just realize that we’re fucked

[@dbmyers2]

@@Ginger-g8j Not every Supreme Court Justice (there are three non-fascists on the court). "Packing the court" can be done legally but it requires hard majorities in both the Senate and the House . . . and of course, control of the Presidency.

[@YippieMom1]

They did it specifically as a "gift" to Trump. Project 2025 in action.

[@charlottesmom]

I posted this to someone else but it fits here too: 👍🏻 I’m an Independent lean Democrat and I’m currently on page 68 of Project 2025 reading it to try and get a foothold into what exactly the “plan” is if trumpo wins. It’s difficult reading in some parts (like lawyer speak reading) but I’m chugging along. Funnily enough I have no clue how they expect trump to enact “the plan” when trump himself speaks complete 180 from what they want to do on some major ideas. They speak of equality for all and following the constitution (it seems a huge point for them) which trump doesn’t seem to want, he’d gleefully tear it up. They have some good ideas and some not so good ideas but I’m in the very beginning of the tome (it’s 920 pages long)….

[@libbylandscape3560]

Sounds like the ‘equality for all” bit means just for them not for those who don’t think like them, look different than them, kowtow to them, etc.

[@seanmorris3457]

Y'all get this through your heads, this so-called immunity only covers all the federal crimes.....only. the hush money case and the Georgia state case is still alive.

[@charlottesmom]

Also wanted to add: Project 2025 has been around since Reagan, he got the original huge collection of “‘ideas” he implemented 60% during his terms, each republicans after has implemented smaller and smaller ideas from “the plan”. With the next republicans president they will pounce and try to get every single idea enacted, trump they seem to think would be an easy mark to get their ideas in. I’m not so sure that is going to work since trump listens to NO One, he thinks he is smarter than everyone else on Earth. This is both good and bad, good because he is easily distracted (throw him a cheeseburger and golf clubs and he’s busy for hours!) Bad because he is the type to do whatever he wants regardless of advisors, be that good for America or bad.

[@asia89572]

More like a gift a Biden ….remember dems and republicans are the same and working towards facism

[@renelane]

Biden and Democrats need to use this ruling to their advantage. And get Trump out and save us Americans from people like Trump.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Disband The Supreme Court. No 9 people should be allowd to have this much power.

[@altheaarmstrong4029]

Only way is vote blue for all branches!

[@vyse6980]

@@altheaarmstrong4029 I mean... technically Biden could have them killed now? They just ruled he could :v

[@zoomingby]

@@altheaarmstrong4029 Oh yeah, like they'll change anything.

[@guycd1]

Term limits and max ages and make them elected officials.

[@andrewerickson6089]

That would be tough, but how about we add four?

[@lyndad1255]

Im sitting here in Australia, actually crying. Im am so afraid for America and thus the world. Such corruption in plain view for all of us to see. Irrepairable damage.

[@bryancoates4168]

I hear ya!

[@rainbowmade1880]

Yes worry, but realize there are many Americans fully against all of this!

[@lynnmcnamara2342]

I feel exactly the same there is no hope

[@lynnmcnamara2342]

Evil has won

[@lmartin23]

If you want to Trump to go away, just get out and vote blue! 💙💙💙

[@kimforte6557]

I wish it was that simple the 2020 lie is still in our faces, so what do you think will happen in November?

[@lefebvresandra]

@@kimforte6557 Exactly! 😱

[@johnlane-tf4nj]

Right on

[@christopherautmon378]

Impeach the justices. At least two of them, Thomas and Alito, and perhaps Roberts.

[@snuffysmith6842]

Wow , even Sotomayer & 2 other Democrats on Court showed when Colorado AG chose to keep Trump off Ballot voted they couldn't . I guess it isn't only those you want but shows Democrats are guilty of Corruption . BTW how many of left & right are being arrested & charged across USA for Voting Corruption --- As of last w/e no people on right but over 100 Democrats & some even in areas run by Democrats .

[@BC-ji9xr]

I wasnt going to vote for biden but now i have absolutely no choice but to.

[@anthonysmith5462]

To add to your point, why wouldn't you have before this...not Biden but we need to vote out these Trashy Republicans

[@tonyg9511]

Hopefully this decision will backfire in their faces and there will be a huge turnout of those until now undecided voters who find this a step too far. You never know, there might even be some repugnicans who find it abhorrent.

[@bmarron100]

Thank you

[@me-ro1me]

Do it for your country

[@yourportlandlifestyle2907]

thank you

[@joandunn8711]

We need the full Congress to fix this mess. Expand the court and eliminate the electoral college. this is ridiculous.

[@nakedreef]

*1,000%!!*

[@michaelmartinez3674]

Vote in enough democrats to make it happen.

[@voltaire3001]

Yes 👍🎯🏆

[@Ron-oe7hg]

Why get rid of electorial college?

[@beth8923]

@@Ron-oe7hg Because winning the popular vote but losing the electoral college vote makes no sense.

[@tajstokes8421]

IMPEACH THE SUPREME COURT!!!!!

[@markphillips898]

I'm a Trumper and I agree,.....Article 1, Section 3, Clause 7 expressly gives the power to strip presidential immunity exclusively to Congress, not a court. Roberts screwed the pooch on this one

[@misterbuddyboy]

The unSupreme court doesn't care about the constitution ​@@markphillips898

[@misterbuddyboy]

URN

[@bethdabruzzo7112]

Anyone else feel like this is the beginning of the end of our democracy?

[@bethdabruzzo7112]

Ok. Thank you Marc for that pep talk at the end. Regardless of my negative feelings, I'm not giving up!! I'm on my local Democratic Committee & we're planning on having pop up voter registration tents in public places up until the last day to register to vote. I still have a couple of hundred postcards to swing states to write. I'm going to get busy!!

[@eisande6237]

I’m terrified.

[@rebeccarebeccaa2515]

Me too!

[@minkeymouce]

The only thing we can do is vote… and even that won’t fix this ruling. Our rights have forever been taken away.

[@edwardallenthree]

Me too. My kids already are experiencing physical violence for their vocal support of LGBTQ rights. The perpetrators do it in Trump's name. Literally. Loudly. I'm terrified. I can't move, I was born here and I have no money.

[@dianneantonio9293]

Me three.

[@CarolynProctor-jo2zj]

Glad I’m out of the USA today. 🇨🇦

[@deborahwyrick9492]

I'm shell shocked from this deadly decision these fools wrote

[@kevinJmadsen]

Democrats better grow a spine and use this new power to fix these problems while they can because MAGA won't hesitate for one second.

[@Stevenimich]

Oh poo! I doubt the damn Do Nothing Dems will do anything! Then when/IF Trump does become prez again, we can only blame the Dems and Biden for their inaction.

[@marleneschroeder4035]

Bidens the king now

[@StormFather45]

Sadly, liberals always refuse to get their hands dirty. They zealously believe in the institution like a religion and therefore working outside of it would be blasphemous. Even when the institution collapses they pretend that it's still there.

[@RickFlyFish]

Biden, send SEAL TEAM 6 to 6 of the suprime court justices then to trump NOW!

[@angeline12345]

Biden has Executive Order privilege. He has absolute immunity apparently and the responsibility to keep American Americans safe from threat domestic or foreign. Praise God to the new King Biden.🎉🎉❤

[@mr.majestic3851]

Wrong , he is handcuffed by a partisan 6 to 3 court .

[@grantjeffers127]

Pack the court!

[@remrad4315]

Fuck yeah God emperor Biden king of America

[@andercoyote4170]

Save us Joe!

[@ryukoli4707]

I would take my chances with King/Emperor Biden , than dump-45. WE MUST GIVE HIM FOUR MORE YEARS!!!

[@dragonflye4561]

FINLLY MY WIFE DECIDED TO REGISTER TO VOTE . TO VOTE FOR JOE THIS WAS THE LAST STRAW FOR HER

[@emilyspector2728]

Yaaayyy! Good for her! 💙💙💙

[@conniegnesda9720]

@@dragonflye4561 I myself will be registering to vote especially because I have a republican husband! I know I know.....this was the last straw for me too.

[@AnnieHedges]

Hopefully this last straw will have the same effect across the country. 🗳️🌊

[@tski3458]

Yaaaaaaaaa. Thank her for us .

[@musicloverme3993]

@@AnnieHedges There are MANY "last" straws!

[@williamperryjr1324]

We can't just sit back and do nothing! Get rid of the Supreme Court! Vote Blue! Save Democracy!

[@DianeSchoeneck60]

Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These actions led to heavy opposition from Southern Democrats. Following the passage of civil rights legislation, many white southerners switched to the Republican Party at the national level.

[@jadedlynx]

we can vote and that's it, if that doesn't work we're screwed.