‘Scathing rebuke’: Jack Smith shreds Trump’s immunity claim in new Supreme Court brief filing

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a new brief urging the Supreme Court to reject Donald Trump's claim of immunity in his 2020 federal election interference case. MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill join Jen Psaki to discuss.
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#SCOTUS #JackSmith #DonaldTrump

[@bobwelke3308]

"Depressing" is right. The Court should never have allowed this to go this far.

[@LMM7880]

And take so long to make a decision

[@pamelatucker3504]

Neither should the GOP have allowed the situation to have come to the current state of affairs!

[@elizabethwitt2621]

And the MAGA Republican Congress should have fully impeached him and he never would have been able to run again. If they had applied the law to that decision, none of this would be going on.

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@judithjerde1574]

this whole thing is getting very scary the country is in big trouble and we've got to get our heads out of the sand! Vote Blue like your life depends on, it does!

[@Wildcat221]

Never ever thought SCOTUS would be this disgraced in my lifetime or ever for that matter. This is really depressing like she said, what are we even doing here ?!

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@____________aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Supreme Corruption of the United States

[@spinthis56]

@@Cp_k37 -- Hey newly registered wacko, you're going down!!! *ALWAYS VOTE BLUE!!!* 💙💙💙

[@FalconTypo3]

That happened with McConnell... he's a POS who did all of this.

[@generalputnam2990]

I've been around since the Warren/Burger Court & never could have imagined such perversion of the US Justice system. But then been watching the (R)s plotting this since the McCarthy era, and Watergate ramped up the vengeance.

[@sandilo60]

It is very telling, to me, that for someone who claims to be innocent of these crimes, is seeking immunity for these crimes. It doesn't wash.

[@user-cx7iv8oo8r]

Clearn your earrings

[@williebutler9576]

Just an ignorant human being no excuses

[@1013leelee]

Exactly , guilty as sin

[@dm889]

6 crooks with employment for life. So wrong!

[@bobfoltyn322]

So true

[@Crysomemore19]

There are 6 people in the Biden family?

[@makeitstick6712]

No. Just the activists picked by leftist garbage presidents.

[@shellimendoza7332]

NO MORE LIFE TENURE

[@tyronejackson2235]

And 3 worthless clowns to fill the rest. You have TDS.

[@redjacks09]

this absolute immunity nonsense should have been dismissed by the court within seconds of it being brought up

[@daisydy5741]

Agree, but not when there are 5 GOPs in SCOTUS including Thomas who won't recuse himself. It's all part of the delay tactic.

[@musclvr377]

this whole thing should not have gone as far as it has...it's ridiculous!

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

Then Obama, Biden and Clinton do not have Presidential immunity and can be indicted by Grand Juries and put on trial for their crimes. Can't wait...

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@drizz1256]

Trump 2024! 🇺🇸 cry harder

[@pamelawing5747]

The fact the Court is dragging their feet, it tells us all we need to know about his court. It's awful.

[@neal5068]

It's called due process, 5th Amendment

[@rochellestarr9538]

Even more horrible is Dems feeding the Maga narrative that we cant win an election without Trump in jail!

[@politicaljoe7788]

​@@neal5068the supreme court delaying this isn't "due process"... they decided to hear the Colorado ballot case very promptly, why did they decide to take this one slow? The answer may not surprise you... its because the longer they delay this, the less likely there will be a trial before the November election, and if Trump wins the presidency, he can toss out any federal cases against him... that's overtly political for a branch of government that is supposed to be blind to politics... The American people deserve to know if a candidate previously tried to overthrow an election or attempted a coup to stay in power... the supreme court is blatantly trying to keep that from happening...

[@kirklarson4536]

@@neal5068 They moved fast on putting Trump on the Colorado ballot. Why so slow now?

[@silverman5707]

Just a delay tactic.

[@tm502010]

This should NEVER have made it to the SCOTUS! 🤬

[@melodychest9020]

"I need 11,000 votes, gimme a break!". "C'mon SC, I need total immunity, gimme a break!". And the SC is sitting up and thinking about this?! What a joke!

[@davehansen6990]

Unfortunately, the Supreme Court is a wholly owned subsidiary of the MAGA party, and there's nothing any of us can do about it, but make sure we win the election.

[@mocha7321]

The found votes in bags out on the desert What about them ?????

[@kjflyte5088]

Take it out of context much? Finish the conversation..... don't come in with half the conversation.

[@mickey34jb]

@@kjflyte5088 ...What more did you need to hear? If you put that into the context of the phone call to Georgia, you hear Trumps lies. a lot of lies and threats in that phone call .

[@asheronwindspear552]

No one person should be immune from prosecution.

[@Skelton45]

That includes the Biden's

[@ritagreene8376]

The Biden's have not been committing crimes.

[@stryker290]

Don't forget obama drone striking us citizen.

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@asheronwindspear552]

@@Skelton45 yes it does, and Hunter _has_ been charged, Joe's appear to be projection.

[@tomcassidy2525]

immunity ...... while claiming to be innocent ?

[@mjpthetrucker9485]

You hear this, too? 😂

[@asheronwindspear552]

He's been pretty consistent in saying that he shouldn't be held to the same standard as everyone else. He thinks he's more equal than the rest of America.

[@dragonflybabe7524]

Trump doesn't argue his innocents he argues he has the right to be a criminal

[@Kr0N05]

Yah, that's why so many Republicans wanted pardons from Diaper Don before he left office - because they are soooo innocent.

[@dabu73]

While also planning to prosecute his predecessor should he win! He’s literally arguing that he and he ALONE has total immunity. Completely insane

[@user-il8ip1kv4q]

Perfectly said Ladies. Thank you all very much. 💙💙💙👍👍👍💙💙💙

[@italex827]

The Supreme Court's duty is to uphold the constitution, and serve the American people. Not their fidelity to "orange Jesus" as they call him.

[@estherrayos]

He’s no God he’s a reality star and that’s need to be reiterated at every step of the way I’m sick of it! How could people want him in the White House again - imminent war and civil war unrest

[@John-uf1xm]

It's sad that we have a Supreme Court, which was set up to be the final word for what is legally and justifiable right , having to be schooled and reminded of their duty by a prosecutor especially on the premise that no one is above the law! ....it is really unfortunate and embarrassing!!

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@Russtopia]

They don't need to "be schooled" ... the majority there know exactly what they're doing, and they were placed there, one by one, over years in order to reach the point where they could make their moves.

[@John-uf1xm]

@Russtopia you're so right about that it's more the optics or appearance I'm alluding to, though !

[@PricillaScarborough-mb7zm]

THATS FUNNY CAUSE Trumpty Dumpty going to lose and we will celebrate again!

[@johnlachucik9535]

​@HeyCrybabyLol Good luck when your dictator wins and wrecks your country . .....again

[@BoSSLadyGuCCi]

SUPREME COURT needs to grow a backbone, do their job and uphold the law. The sooner this traitor is dealt with, the sooner America can move on from all his corrupt craziness. LOCK HIM UP ALREADY!

[@TCGonSOL]

Purple chives make a great garnish! Thanks for posting such a delightful recipe. Just in time for picnic season! Like my grandma used to say, "Git-r-done!" 😊

[@dianasullivan8210]

Some SCOTUS owe trump for things.

[@marigeobrien]

IMO, even the way SCOTUS has behaved so far tells us clearly and in no uncertain terms that their position must be re-examined. Because, clearly, they feel as if THEY are above the law. And they are not.

[@RealityMatters343]

How are they not? Who fires them?

[@pjvasquez2003]

They think there god.

[@Sarcasticron]

So the question of whether or not America continues to be a democracy comes down to just a few people. Well isn't that special.

[@JohnJakeWilliam]

Sherrilynn Ifill stone cold sober shakedown of SCOTUS. Well said. Hear, hear!

[@flowers6576]

💯!! 👏👏

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@beverlyjeter3103]

The Supreme Court has lost credibility

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@FalconTypo3]

Duh. This is what happens when an unhinged POS becomes POTUS, the cockroaches scramble.

[@jeraldwilson8108]

@@Cp_k37trump is going to jail sooner or later and that will make America great again and we will see who’s crying

[@terryharker6726]

Why Because they're not corrupt like democrats are?

[@skypatrol716]

Take your medication. Take two to make sure👻

[@debwilson245]

This is what happens when one person owns and stacks the court. This case should never have been considered by the Supreme Court; their ruling will determine whether we lose our democracy and now have a king - this is wrong in so many ways

[@jilllowman9848]

Not a king, a dictator.

[@lmcatech]

Hearing arguments about absolute immunity is like hearing arguments that the earth is flat. How ridiculous.

[@craigm5713]

What a joke that this is even happening. Depressing....the woman on the right said it.

[@eyesseeyou803]

GFY

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@tennyceb]

I demand Justice for America! No more delays!

[@chelsearunyan]

Enough of these delay😡 Trump must face justice like anyone else.

[@rochellestarr9538]

DELAY AWAY...ir wont change the outcome of the election!

[@donellaraye6830]

Excellent guests today Jen! Both woman are very articulate and addressed the points succinctly! We can only hope the SCOTUS deals with this issue expeditiously!

[@baroncircleclassiccarsdean6083]

Term limits in all areas of government is needed!

[@AnthonyKing0811]

Even Supreme Court

[@BillySBC]

And the nauseating soap opera continues.

[@beecnul8r]

Our Justice System sinking slowly unto the Trump Muck!

[@Teresa-qq4in]

Stop watching then Billy

[@andreaatkins8420]

EVERY FREAKING DAY , AMERICA THE WORLD IS TIRED OF TRUMP AND THOSE CORRUPTED JUDGES. AMERICA IS A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY BUT YET A WHITE MAN COMMIT SO MUCH CRIMES IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT AND GETTING AWAY WITH IS CRIMES. HOW DOES THIS MAKE SENSE. SUCH A SHAME AND DISGRACE

[@GabrielGarcia-ip2hs]

8 years of bs.

[@Zalzany]

@@Teresa-qq4in Or what you cry more? Funny how we told you that when dump lost now you all stoked to get to say it to some else as you wipe tears for a con man off your face sigh...

[@rainydays999]

How can this even be a question? It's ridiculous! No immunity@

[@eyesseeyou803]

GFY

[@suehowie152]

They won't give him immunity..They are purposely delaying Trump's DC trial., amongst other things that serve Trump.

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@kelseyreid7619]

The Supreme Court needs to be investigated thoroughly

[@NYlocked]

Scotus should be classfied as an enemy of the state.

[@paulbruney1072]

The Supreme Court should not have even considered the immunity! The should have rejected it stating there is No immunity!

[@TCGonSOL]

Purple chives make a great garnish! Thanks for posting such a delightful recipe. Just in time for picnic season! Like my grandma used to say, "Git-r-done!" 😊

[@kathimeci5179]

Ms. Ifill provides a spot-on description of SCOTUS at 5:04: “It is a testament to how reckless this Supreme Court has become, how unpredictable, how far out of the mainstream it has become …"

[@blingfire1850]

It has become a criminal organization. The American people are not going to sit by and let a dictator and his little army of thieves masquerading as the Supreme Court of the United States illegally steal the country from them.

[@donnaw2813]

Sherrilyn explained it perfectly. It truly is depressing.

[@betsiejones7921]

THANK YOU Sherrilyn! It IS depressing. I try not to worry about this every day; it’s been a constant emotional trauma since November 2016. I’ve had to try being conscious and vocal, but still keep my mental health.

[@macpro75]

Let everyone see exactly how bent things are. The voters are watching, the world is watching, history is watching.

[@rowyourboat5361]

and THIS supreme court doesn't care.

[@deek60819]

unfortunately that wouldn't help, people see exactly how bent he is everyday since at least 2016. Yet they still support him

[@marcusmeaney]

exactly, this is why Trump will be elected.

[@suehowie152]

If they come back in favour of Trump I hope I see Americans outside the SC with signs saying just that. Call out their corruption.

[@firestream93]

Does it really matter who YOU think is watching? Hey. Just wait for that "democracy" some of you always talk about kick I'm. If Trump wins, you'll accept it, right? Isn't that some of that democracy in play? No! If Trump wins democracy is going to be faint memory, while the left tries to dismantle it. It's only good when it benefits your side.

[@user-qn6sv4wx9z]

The Supreme Court should never have taken up this case. Simply absurd.

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@Doomskay83]

@@Cp_k37You changed your username again, huh? Still copying and pasting the same lame comment😂😂😂

[@robpearson8526]

@@Cp_k37 People will vote again for "anyone else but Trump". I don't think many worry about that, just more worried about the state of the Supreme Court. You match your username lol.

[@drizz1256]

​@@robpearson8526Trumps winning in most polls and ahead in every swing state. Cry harder.

[@johngodley256]

Not absurd, simply total corruption, aiding and abetting an evil monster who wants to be a dictator

[@ginadv5288]

Great job ladies♠♠♠😁😁😁 You said it all so perfectly😊😊😊

[@debiallen4053]

The supreme court better get it in line, it needs to be gutted of the corrupt justices. NOW, PERIOD. AT SOME POINT I EXPECT THE PEOPLE TO HAVE ENOUGH AND RAISE THEIR VOICES TO GET SOMETHING SERIOUS DONE TO REMOVE, ALITO, THOMAS AND POSSIBLY 2 OTHERS. THIS LONG DRUG OUT TIP TOE IS B.S. THEY THINK THEY ARE ABOVE THE LAW , ENOUGH!!!

[@janetlinden837]

What about C.T. I don't even like to voice his name . Incredible corruption by him and more going by something out of his own mouth. He spoke to a colleague or two to get the okay on what he's been doing!!!!! Unfortunately that means disbandment in my opinion

[@DJTFP2024]

This is just so exhausting and embarrassing. Lock him up ‼️

[@sircasm6578]

😀🤣

[@Teresa-qq4in]

No

[@brandon3525]

stop complaining... you're fine.

[@DJTFP2024]

@@Teresa-qq4in 🗳️💙💙💙👏👏👏🤣

[@DJTFP2024]

@@sircasm6578 🗳️💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙Biden 2024!!

[@One.--]

I do not have any faith in the Supreme court anymore they are tainted.

[@Talisonchan]

Yes, they have proven that they are corrupt and illegitimate. Dark times for the US of A.

[@barrywassel3899]

Well, we can thank the Heritage Foundation, and Turtle McConnell for their criminalities in promoting these car-chasing lawyers.

[@Crysomemore19]

Good thing your opinion doesn’t matter 😂😂

[@makeitstick6712]

Yes. By activists picked by leftist trash

[@shellimendoza7332]

It's up to us, vote blue 💙 😎

[@anthonyaveray1324]

Fascinating and brilliantly explained, thank you.

[@jodywho6696]

Thank you Jen ✨💃✨🇺🇸✨💙✨

[@user-ut8nn6re1x]

Perhaps Supreme Court Justices should not have lifelong tenure or systems in place to ensure accountability.

[@user-ut8nn6re1x]

Meant to say there needs to be systems in place to ensure accountability

[@bobbieminami4484]

Judges need to accountability! There needs to be change of these Supreme Court judges need term limits.

[@Sam-sz6qq]

Understood

[@Katmarie403]

Wouldn't that be an upheaval of our Constitution and it's amendments though? (I'm seriously asking. No joking intended)

[@lvine5959]

Only a criminal needs IMMUNITY

[@johnbomer9668]

Six justices Are going to need that same Immunity. Because clearly they are accessories to the crime.

[@duramaxdad]

Cops need immunity. They criminals too?

[@slick73nova]

Judges - police - congress and THE PRESIDENT all have the benefit of immunity.

[@nicknaque2261]

All criminals Want immunity. No great surprise

[@markabrahams2191]

All the previous presidents that are alive have immunity already , or are all of those now needed to be investigated for their crimes they committed

[@christinedlgRGV]

What in the name of all that is sacred, do we do or can We The People do if the SCOTUS goes rogue (again!!!)? Do we have recourse?!!

[@user-te5qt7hz2i]

In reality there are supposed to be 13 Justices, add 4 Dems and we have a deciding majority. 😐

[@samdd]

Republicans packed the courts. Democrats need to take majorities in both Houses to REBALANCE the Court.

[@charlottevarney7268]

Any justices should never have a life time job 🤬

[@spacetimemalleable7718]

I have lost all faith in SCOTUS. The DC Court of Appeals made a logical, cogent and coherent decision on denying Trump's immunity. For SCOTUS to even consider this case to be worthy of their time is egregious - a case where a 5th grader could decide in 10 minutes or less. Debating whether a President is "Above the Law" is outrageous. If they rule for Trump, the U.S. is in deep trouble.

[@pipeanp]

genuine question because i’m not american: what do you think will happen when your supreme court rules in favor of trump??

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonywilson4181]

Cry harder 😭

[@JoekerGX]

This does have the potential to backfire on Trump, even if I don't expect Biden to do anything like this... If SCOTUS does rule that presidents have total immunity while in office, that opens the door for Biden to "remove" Trump from the picture. Best not go down that route.

[@Al-oe8ib]

@@Cp_k37hey troll,you just cut and paste the same bs??

[@sildan1988]

Do your job supreme court.

[@peppertree8244]

Excellent report.

[@EsterKunin-zs2dw]

Love your program! Thankyou, Jane Psaki!😅

[@mjkay8660]

It scares the heebie-jeebies out of me that the court has even considered anything that Trump does to take their time to think about it

[@williamrudolph3481]

Who said this court THINKS? Maybe STINKS

[@mjkay8660]

@@williamrudolph3481 LOLOLOL 👍

[@edwarddavis7313]

At this point, the Supreme Court is one step above traffic court

[@stoopidpursun8140]

What is it like to live in fear every day?

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@Pathan109ShortVideos]

I'm less concerned with judge's inexperience, and more concerned with her dishonestly and corrupt intent.

[@resQfurppl]

ditto

[@sandratrimble6992]

Trump’s Judge Cannon is an incompetent, inexperienced, Trump appointed corrupt 2:52 judge! She is ruling in trump’s favor based on what trump’s lawyers recommend!

[@tundebrazlik7679]

Exactly

[@peterford9369]

Personally I wonder if she's not auditioning for an AG position in his administration if he wins. There are sooo many reasons we must, must, get out in November. Get as many people we know to vote. Trump just should NOT get near the oval office ever again.

[@naomineal1785]

Sorry but I'm more concerned with her lack of experience in cases such as this one, her dishonesty and corrupt intentions.

[@user-lr6uu1ri2g]

You are so right!!!

[@Ockv74]

Even the Democratic Supreme Court Justices are idiots, we need 9 new Justices!!! 💙💙💙

[@ray24051]

Only guilty people beg for immunity!

[@WarHawk-]

Former president Trump is not seeking immunity for any crimes he may have committed, he is seeking immunity for crimes that he may yet commit if he is again elected into the Office of the Presidency.

[@davebarton6824]

To Quote My Cousin Vinny from Vinny's opening statement... "Everything that guy just said is BULL$HIT"... pointing to Trump's lawyer. No man is above the law.

[@patriciag9063]

And take the 5th

[@Chaosx251]

@@patriciag9063trumps own words, what a hypocrite

[@dahozabich]

Everybody is innocent until proven guilty. Even if MSDNC tells you differently.

[@Kekuahiwi]

I wish everyone would replace "allegedly broke the law..." with "is charged with breaking the law."

[@gericanete1]

What was he charged for

[@duramaxdad]

I wish Trump was President and gas and food was cheap. But Biden and his Trump hating voters have us here.

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

​@@duramaxdad The former president and Congress gave away too much 💰 to save businesses during the lock down and this started nflation.

[@gmann5174]

In a free-market economy. No president has the power to lower the price goods and services at will, to satisfy the masses. The record highs of stock market, are achieved by massive corporate profits. By raising the cost for goods and services amongst the buying public. The middle and lower classes are the primary victims of corporate greed.😢

[@allen7218]

At the Supreme court, personal feeling should not be used. Justice is supposed to be blind!

[@colleenbishop7387]

Shame on the United States Supreme Court!

[@blingfire1850]

I do believe they fail to realize how important democracy is to the American people and how seriously they are willing to act to prevent a dictator and his flying monkeys from illegally stealing the country from the people. They appear to think people are going to sit by and let the criminals steal the country.

[@suzannecritchfield7764]

Shame on anyone who votes for communist demoRats who hate America.

[@JoeysTransEaster]

I'm definitely MAGA but when the supreme Court which is conservative makes a bad decision I'm going to call them out because right or left you're supposed to follow the Constitution They started off great when they overturned roe but when they left it up to the states they didn't follow the Constitution child murder AKA selective abortion should be illegal throughout the land. Anyway even if they did rules the right way Democrats still wouldn't have listened. Look at how they ruled against Joe Biden stealing taxpayer money to pay off student loan debt Joey just ignored the supreme Court decision and without permission from Congress or Senate just stole taxpayer money so he could buy votes The radical left and their army of tens of millions of illegal Invaders are the biggest threat to this constitutional republic The left is so despicable they actually weaponize the census bureau and tens of millions of illegal Invaders to steal approximately 30 House seats every election and get them an easier path to 270 for the presidency..the left doesn't mind using tens of millions of illegal Invaders to overthrow the will of their fellow citizens The best lesson the true Americans aka the right can give to the left is to create a two-state solution.. I wonder how the tribes that make up the left would feed the tens of millions of illegal Invaders with a 70% welfare rate when leftist welfare heads can't even feed themselves. Unfortunately like a bloodsucker a leftist requires a host so it won't be easy getting rid of them. In many ways a leftist is worse than a bloodsucker at least a blood sucker doesn't complain about the host it feeds off of.

[@kennygaard3243]

My immediate reaction was a profound sense of sadness that such a brief had to be made to the Supreme Court.

[@suedobbs3582]

Mr. Jacks Smith I pray that you will turn your life around and open your eyes and see what’s going on in this world we have a God trust in him do the right thing treat people equally that’s my prayer to you mr. Jacks Smith

[@turnermediaentertainment9618]

A federal prosecutor almost has to beg the Supreme Court to do the right thing. Integrity is something they don’t have. To even give that case a second thought tells everyone what they’re really about. It’s embarrassing for America.

[@melisita101]

God bless Mr. Smith

[@conniecarder8673]

Mr Smith is the bought and paid for, with out tax dollars, criminal himself!!!

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@paulgill7222]

​@@Cp_k37 I'm crying cuz there are so many of you in America that are UTTERLY UNEDUCATED.....

[@Al-oe8ib]

Laughed out of the court??….the court is being laughed at, all over the world

[@EMendonca-mp2mf]

Yea, by all Anti Americans.

[@margomarston9685]

Courts only for Republicans not for the real guilty party dems

[@mickey34jb]

.......and the court will get the last laugh.

[@dh5380]

Were you there

[@jlocey87]

"WE ARE IN MORE GRAVE DANGER THAN I'VE EVER WRITTEN ABOUT OR SPOKEN ABOUT" ... Malcolm Nance

[@katerusso4891]

Thanks Jen for this important report.

[@michaelwachendorf2096]

Pathetic it even needed to go this far. The U.S Supreme Court shouldn't even needed to hear this. It's all over the Constitution and our laws that a president does NOT have absolute immunity. Because doing so would make them a king or Queen. This is how Pathetic our justice system has gotten.

[@user-zm4qd4yr3t]

"Everything that H*tl*r did was legal."

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@kenc7120]

@michaelwachendorf2096 Y’all best behave yourselves after Trump wins.

[@CM-sm6rs]

​@HeyCrybabyLol No you are wrong.

[@CM-sm6rs]

​@@kenc7120He's not getting back into the WH.

[@richyp64]

Thank you JS for all you do for team blue. We wouldn't be this far along without you. 💙💙

[@jimkilroy336]

Who is JS? If you mean Jen, it’s JP. And yes, if so, she is awesome.

[@denniskeena5936]

Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[@kimberknutson831]

Excellent, as always. Thank you.

[@SMF314]

And Trump’s gratuitous flattery of specific members of the Court earlier today leaves little question about which justices he views as allies.

[@dalereed3950]

Consider this: Lenin, Stalin, Kruchev, Putin, etc, don't have to go to the Communist Supreme Court. Everything that Trump wants to do is in their job description.

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@gustavodeugarte9460]

It's Crystal Clear who are the ones...

[@annbloise4692]

Not butt hurt just don’t want a dictator leading our country. Vote blue 💙

[@timothy635]

​@@Cp_k37 Winning what???? 😂😂😂🍊🍊🍊🍊🤮🤮🤮

[@rwh1818]

An insane waste of time for a brilliant man and his team. Ridiculous that they would even need to go there, that these issues could even arise and need to be discussed, in our country. A long, orange nightmare.

[@eladlutz]

Love Sherrlynn's take, so smart!

[@madg7178]

Time to expand the Supreme Court!!

[@desmondjames9312]

It's so important that Mr Smith is taking these measures. The Scotus needs to be challenged. Their corruption needs to be exposed.

[@judithjerde1574]

here's hoping Cannon is next on Jack's ‘ who’s been naughty list’

[@poeterritory]

When the court is corrupt, the country is lost.

[@lynnhoffman247]

🎯

[@WarHawk-]

That is 100% true. Look at any any Plutocracy or Dictatorial type of government and one thing they all have in common is that the justice systems are bought and paid for by the person or persons in charge.

[@davidmccarthy6061]

Then America is beyond saving.

[@gottalovegabe1176]

@@garymcmillan6637 Trump broke the law. You people want Biden locked up for not breaking the law . You got it backwards 😂

[@CMGgirl721]

Don't cry , WE don't want an insurrectionist, life long con man, Wanabe dictator any where near the White House. Lock him up already.

[@iankeeley1854]

Haven't laughed so much 😅. Keeping this for anytime i need to laugh.

[@iralevy1176]

Wow, spot-on analyses by both attorneys, and terrific moderating by the anchor. Thank you!

[@chrisvincent8123]

The fact that SCOTUS is even bothering to hear the case indicates, at the very least, they want to favor Trump by adding more delay to the case.

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@deboranerad2401]

Oh yeah , and they're postponing it because they said that they're not that busy and they couldn't had it done in two weeks..

[@johnbrattan9341]

@@Cp_k37 Are you out of 3rd grade?

[@Al-oe8ib]

Bought and owned by billionaires. Amazing what happens on those luxury retreats???…photos, video???

[@Al-oe8ib]

@@Cp_k37well, your orange boy is mad, that’s for sure

[@BrattyBetty]

The Nixon Rule has already settled presidential immunity United States v. Nixon, 418 U.S. 683 (1974), is considered a crucial precedent limiting the power of any U.S. president to claim executive privilege. In a Unanimous decision The Court granted that there was a limited executive privilege in areas of military or diplomatic affairs, but gave preference to "the fundamental demands of due process of law in the fair administration of justice." Therefore, the president must obey the subpoena and produce the tapes and documents. In the case of United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that executive privilege did exist, but pertained to matters of national security. Executive privilege does not apply to criminal matters. The case of The United States v. Nixon is important because it confirms the existence of executive privilege. It also shows that no one, not even the President of the United States, is above the law. The Court knows this is settled law but they are helping Trump delay delay delay , while protecting their treasonous Sasquatch Ginni Thomas.

[@donellaraye6830]

Exactly! It’s concerning that they have not come forward sooner to resolve this issue! It’s in the interest of all Americans that they resolve this quickly!

[@gagatube]

I'm not a lawyer but imagine that 'executive privilege' and 'Presidential immunity' are two different things. Executive privilege at it's core deals with the dissemination of information, whereas Presidential immunity (if it exists) deals solely with the accountability of the office holder.

[@janetlinden837]

Please repost and repost again

[@dadgarage7966]

What Sherrilyn said. It's a no-brainer, why are we even pondering any of this?

[@advorak8529]

Because the SCOTUS has already killed Roe v Wade, which was a similar no-brainer ... and they blew it.

[@dnldwd]

Lets get on with this already.

[@SteveBrant55]

Sherrilyn Ifill is a national treasure. I am with her. This should have been a slam dunk by the SCOTUS. And a "real" (ie non-political) SCOTUS would have done so immediately. We are in so much danger! SMH

[@macpro75]

I don't think it fits in with their Christofascist theocracy.

[@TA_Plus_Hemi]

Cultist ramblings precede me

[@op3129]

@@TA_Plus_Hemi huh? what a weird solipsistic post.

[@jont2228]

Trump ✊

[@mosesnabea4308]

Courtesy of Americans stupidity in 2016

[@KnockOut242]

HE IS NOT ABOVE THE LAW!! How hard is it for anyone to understand!

[@saiedsalami6020]

Lisa , Is brilliant 😅

[@garymiller2624]

Thanks Jen, keep the truth alive.

[@MyBassmann]

He needs to be locked up asap!

[@muddywater4505]

Don't hold your breath.

[@ginnyragland4925]

Earlier with gray tape

[@thomasrivers7585]

Lock JOE Biden up now

[@rahimmajid647]

@@thomasrivers7585 For what?

[@user-xy8fr7kt1j]

​@@rahimmajid647For whatever he can think of!😂😂

[@Navek2286]

I'm so happy that she took a job with MSNBC after being the WH spokesperson. She has so much personality and is so much more laid back. Jen is great ❤

[@happybergner9832]

I think she's TOPS

[@kenc7120]

What is up with her mouth?

[@janzzen9095]

​@@kenc7120 Terrible make up job

[@t9358]

well said

[@green-user8348]

I cannot agree with you more...it is depressing. This supremely corrupt court makes me so sad.

[@idaslapter5987]

Sherrilyn Ifill! Wow what an intelligent and insightful assessment.

[@williamrudolph3481]

I'm impressed, too bad we don't have someone of her honesty on the S court.

[@user-ck2nf7ho8f]

6 criminal justices. Beyond comprehension.

[@eyesseeyou803]

Persecution of political opposition

[@eyesseeyou803]

GFY

[@suehowie152]

I hold them all responsible.

[@richardowens9061]

No, it is not beyond comprehension. It is right in front of us. And, We the People may have to take matters into our own hands - since, they are no longer respecting the Constitution that gives them their power.

[@firestream93]

Then you have a duty to do something about it. What are you gonna do? Sitting behind a screen and whining isn't a viable option.

[@KrystalCoast]

Like he hasn't already had people snuffed out!

[@unimpressed..]

"It is not only the rite but the responsibility of the citizens" does anyone else remember how this goes too? I sure do! So how come this has been let go on this long? & I'm talking system wide!

[@OBGynKenobi]

She's right, it's ridiculous that this case is even at the supreme court.

[@nrg998]

Does scotus understand that someone with immunity doesn’t need a scotus ?

[@cindytripp]

There's absolutely no proof of that.

[@tthomas184]

​@@cindytripp What would they rule on if the President is above the law?

[@jaylim1094]

Nobody is immune to crimes. Its is called an eye for an eye.

[@rjakob8073]

As a nation we the people need to pass laws that remove U.S. Supreme Court Justices for Gross behavior. Also, voters should demand term limits as well.

[@rev.douglasrobinson1394]

Amen

[@user-98k5lm]

Our faith in the justice system is hanging by a thread.Locking Trump up would go a long way in fixing that.

[@dragonflybabe7524]

It's a joke. The world has been watching

[@mariejohnson1891]

Yeah, I really cant comprehend what is happening here. I thought only in Banana Republic things like these happen. So disgusting.

[@sherryobar5750]

Amen ✝️ 🙏 🇺🇸

[@user-nj1tu9sk2g]

They don’t care obviously, they are so shameless!

[@Zalzany]

@@mariejohnson1891 I know right any one else would be in jail till his trial just for the stolen documents sigh...

[@Mr.HewJorgan]

Love your broadcasts Jen.

[@MrPostman1955]

Impeachment supreme Court !!!????

[@zzappligator]

If you want immunity, it can ONLY be because you WANT to BREAK the LAW.

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣

[@cs201yut]

@@Cp_k37 Are you in love with donnie? You know he’ll cheat on his wife Do you dream about donnie?

[@montecrawford1502]

@@cs201yut Russion Bot

[@terri6854]

OR, because you want to avoid a trial in the first place.

[@m.b5777]

All foreign diplomats have immunity. So is it because they want to break the law? How old are you? 8?

[@MattyMorrison-cl3wh]

The man needs to be in prison, period. He is a danger to America and is only running because he is terrified of being locked up.

[@eyesseeyou803]

GFY

[@Skelton45]

It would be nice to see the Bidens in prison.

[@cbxwarrior1]

The worst part about it is that he'll do it all over again.

[@Cp_k37]

Keep crying❄️🤣. Y’all are just mad and butt-hurt that Donnie is still not locked up and winning to get back in to the White House again and y’all know it🤣🤣🤣