Sen. Whitehouse & Lawrence Break Down Justice Clarence Thomas's Likely Lawbreaking and Corruption

July 10 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joins The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell after he and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate potential violations of ethics, false statement, and tax laws by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the benefactors who have supplied him with undisclosed gifts.
Whitehouse and Wyden write in their letter that the full pattern of Justice Thomas’s omissions of outside income and luxury gifts from his legally required financial disclosures warrant criminal investigation by the Department of Justice.

[@joancooney7724]

THANK YOU AOC, LAWRENCE AND SENATOR WHITEHOUSE

[@billstretch9187]

It is going nowhere! What a waste of time!

[@thetabest]

​@@billstretch9187better than the B.S. the GOP is doing... dishwashers?😂 history will dissect and there will be much to do about this. It's a start.

[@carlettesouthern-robert2992]

​@@billstretch9187⬅️ We have to hold people accountable, this will be in the history books. Justice Thomas is a grifting, conman; and, a disgrace. Thomas and Alito have no shame ! They are a disgrace; and, they throw a shadow of bias and impropriety over the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Robers is useless; Roberts is part of the problem; and, Robert's has NO BACKBONE!

[@carlettesouthern-robert2992]

ThankYou for this excellent update. We must hold people accountable, this debacle and stain on SCOTUS will be in the history books. Justice Thomas is a grifting, conman; and, a disgrace. Alito is a Christian Nationalist; and, is shredding the constitution b/c he wants the U.S. to become a Christian theocracy. Thomas and Alito have no shame! They are a disgrace; and, they throw a shadow of bias and impropriety over the Supreme Court. Chief Justice, John Roberts is useless; Roberts is part of the problem; and, Robert's has NO backbone,will, and/or courage to stop this travesty. Thank heaven we have brave individuals in the Senate and Congress. The media and some spineless elected officials are mistakenly (some on purpose, e.g. The NYT), destroying our chances to win the Whitehouse and take back the House and Senate. The Media and Press learned nothing from 2016! The pile on Biden is backfiring. Watch Biden's speech at NATO,.totally outstanding and inspiring. Since the infamous debate night, POTUS Biden also has campaigned vigorously; and, has given numerous speeches on varied topics all over the Nation, over 20 times (and that's an underststement). Yes, every now and then POTUS Biden stutters; but, he doesn't miss a beat. Is the U.S. that pathetically judgemental that we can't tell the difference between stuttering and cogitive impairment? Well, I for one, know the difference. Also, the Media is minimizing Nancy Pelosi's unequivical support for POTUS Biden. Her comments were edited to undermine her full throated support. The Media did similar things in 2016; and, the U.S. Media helped to elect the worst President in U.S. history; and, they are doing it again! We must STOP this travesty💙 💙VOTE BIDEN/HARRIS 2024 💠VOTE BLUE UP AND DOWN THE🌊BALLOT💠🇺🇸🗳🇺🇸💠💙💠 🗽Say a resounding NO to Trump's Project 2024!! 💙🗳🇺🇸💙🇺🇸🗳💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🇺🇸💙🗳💙

[@user-ms9kg8gc3l]

Thank you Lock Alito an Thomas up in prison no benefits,strip all their rights ,impeach an disbarred them .

[@philip9569]

Whitehouse is the BEST!!!

[@jodywho6696]

Thank you Sen.Whitehouse✨🇺🇸✨💙✨

[@FluffyTimes4]

To Senator Whitehouse and AOC, Ron Wyden and all working against this lawless, anti-democracy, terrorist court. You all are the true American patriots!!! Thank you from all of us!!!!! 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙

[@rosebeaulieu5764]

Yes thank you. Get those bums out.

[@mytwocents848]

I hope that AOC will be well protected because we all know tRumps's MAGA henchmen will come after her.

[@davidclark573]

People are witnessing Charles Kochs John birch society emerging overtly in the courts and congress. The Project 2025 is the John birch platform.

[@Saturday8pm]

💯

[@ld3511]

Thank you! The heritage foundation (who controls the gQp) are a terrorist organization calling for bloodshed and the end of our democracy.

[@annjohnson8437]

Thank you to all those trying to hold these criminal justices accountable!!!!

[@davidclark573]

Never overlook how John Roberts allowed them to be unethical. along with this impeachment should be a call for roberts to abdicate the chief justice position.

[@jabbermocky4520]

@@davidclark573 Agree.

[@davidclark573]

@@jabbermocky4520 have been posting for decades that the John birch Society never left, it just changed its name to the Tea Party and Freedom Caucus. The Koch brothers gave the maximum campaign contribution to all republicans running for state and federal government for decades and john birch Koch foundations provided the names of John birch judges for republican senates to approve. This was all done through the several Koch john birch foundations. This was also done to buy the government of the United States to instill John birch ideology. The Project 2025 is the complete John birch platform from the 50's. Why people cannot see this is mind boggling to me. I could explain more of this in detail. If you notice the 6 John birch members of the SCOTUS are making 6-3 rulings to blatantly advance John birch ideology. Their latest 6-3 decision to make it harder for the government to regulate businesses was a strict John birch decision because they are against any regulation. Their 6-3 ruling to over turn Roe vs Wade was a strict John birch decision because the John Birchers are against abortion.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

@@davidclark573 I agree 100%

[@danacaruso8740]

Thank you AOC and senator white house.

[@davidclark573]

AOC is a brilliant representative. Republicans fear her.

[@Fatdog-Dakind]

BOYCOTT: CNN, NBC & MSNBC! They are sounding more like FOX NEWS every hour! Why not bring on Hannity & the rest of the Botox crew. Unsubscribe and let these main cable and web people know all this bias Trump coverage is not working! "B O Y C O T T: CNN, NBC & MSNBC." Trump lies to lie and makes more lies while you guys put it on the air...what a deal. Trump has scared the world forever. Hitler would love him. All I hear is worthless whining from a group of, "NEGATIVE NED'S & BETTY'S!" Go put on your red hats and learn Russian.

[@rushtonsedberry4734]

She is hot but crazy. Why is she allowing men in female athletics. It's insane.

[@prof.jezebel]

Thank you Senators Whitehouse and Ocasio Cortez!

[@billstieh3193]

I fully endorse the impeachment of Thomas and Alito.⚖️

[@rachelmabe7958]

Absolutely!! Let's go AOC and Democrats!! Hold them accountable!! Vote President Biden!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙

[@b9bot148]

I applaud AOC for holding these justices accountable. They have shown their unwillingness to abide by any ethics that any normal justice would do immediately!

[@billstretch9187]

What a joke! AOC received $35,000 in tickets, and now she's complaining about the Judges--What a hypocrite!

[@wyskass861]

Unfortunately we've seen that the impeachment process is practically broken. I can't imagine actually getting the required votes to remove any judge.

[@rubyhoward2085]

Excellent AOC! It's time to remove these rogue judges. We the People have had enough. Thank you AOC, and especially Senator Whitehouse.

[@spir5102]

Thank you AOC! Thank you all Congress members who are actually doing your jobs!

[@jodywho6696]

I would vote for Sen.Whitehouse for PRESIDENT. ✨🇺🇸✨

[@Chulitatr]

Me too, in 2028. If the Dems change candidates now, they will lose the election and that would be horrific at this critical time in history. If Repubs win, P2025 will reign and ring in their fascist plans forever.

[@soniabayer578]

Yes.. a perfect choice!!

[@user-ps5ph2zw1n]

Absolutely 💯‼️ 🗳💙🇺🇲🗳💙🇺🇲

[@MyDeere3320]

Sen Whotehouse living in the White House? What is the chance of that?

[@cindytripp]

2028

[@ocean1233]

WE HAVE WAITED YEARS FOR THIS ACTION ‼️

[@celestesenters1052]

they must be impeached!

[@BassRck50-xv8iz]

Their corruption is undeniable!

[@MartaWomack]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse & Lawrence! Defenders of Democracy like you are ALWAYS very much appreciated!

[@rf159a]

If I did what Thomas did, the IRS would make sure I was living out of a cardboard box!!

[@warrinbang1191]

That same Supreme Court has ruled that you have no legal right to live in that cardboard box as a homeless person.

[@ginadecker5013]

@@warrinbang1191 This is the first time I ever saw the court take away our rights and liberties. Something must be done ,.

[@marybrown7203]

​@@ginadecker5013They're just getting started on their poverty for all agenda.

[@darakinsey7775]

​@@warrinbang1191exactly

[@cinziam457]

Did you know that Trump paid NO taxes in 2020 and only $750 in 2016 & 2017. CRIMINAL.

[@tomstaniech9233]

Spread the word about these no good MAGA judges

[@tamsinlewis5161]

AOC thank for caring about our Country.

[@shirleyharrington-moore9657]

Roberts will do nothing. He needs to go as well.

[@tishlomellini1096]

Who paid all Kavanaugh debts,

[@garydhaese7318]

@@tishlomellini1096 Kavanaugh, Alito and others should be charged with Perjury for lying under oath before the US Senate on their Confirmation hearings!

[@johnbergen9663]

Agree. He is completely negligent in his responsibilities as Chief Justice. Assuming there are any.

[@dr.victoriadisclafani739]

Oh yes he does! And he & we call him the 'Chief' Justice. My elementary school granddaughters know and are more ethical than the man(?) who supposedly the chief arbiter of ethics in the major democracy on Earth?! Who is he kidding; or ther

[@dr.victoriadisclafani739]

Oh yes he does! And he & we call him the 'Chief' Justice. My elementary school granddaughters know and are more ethical than the man(?) who supposedly the chief arbiter of ethics in the major democracy on Earth?! Who is he kidding; or ther

[@sammenter1]

AOC is US national treasure ❤️

[@billstretch9187]

You are nuts!

[@todddanforth8853]

​@@billstretch9187 Your accusations are confessions.

[@billstretch9187]

@@todddanforth8853 You are the typical loon on this site!

[@adams8763]

​@@billstretch9187 I'm going to go out on a limb and say AOC is 20x smarter than you

[@billstretch9187]

@@adams8763 Sorry, I would never waste my time with such a foolish attempt at impeachment! But your post shows nearly anyone is 20x smarter than you!

[@JoeSmith-pg9rw]

Clarence Thomas accepted a free yacht trip to Russia and got flown out on a complimentary helicopter ride to Putin's home!

[@joancooney7724]

WHAT A TRAITOR

[@virginialeary]

If we the voters don’t vote straight Blue to win the election, God help our country

[@louislafontaine5984]

I can easily guess that he not only visited Putin’s house but better; Putin’s secret and outrageous palace. The one he built with the money he collects from the oligarchs companies profits.

[@c.r.p.968]

Thomas has been a smug and arrogant man, evidently throughout his life. Certainly during his appointment hearing. He is outraged that anyone would question his behavior. He needs to go.

[@ld3511]

Thank you Mr. Whitehouse for standing up to democracy. Go get em.

[@CraigMcfly1985]

Thank you Sheldon, AOC, & Lawrence!!!!

[@deborah9941]

Thomas and Alito have sold their souls to the devil. Karma will find them both!

[@CreaticityIsLife]

The DOJ needs to find them.

[@susanroutt6690]

Why doesn’t the IRS start going after Thomas for the back taxes he owes? At the very least!

[@steve4628]

Unfortunately, they're more interested in going after the easy targets that cannot afford to keep them tied up in courts. Two tier system.

[@gerardparker4220]

I support the impeachment of those justices, but the same words can apply to so many Congress persons and a former President (emoluments clause, anyone?)

[@rachelmabe7958]

Exactly!! Trump took billions from foreign countries!

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Which congress people have been proven to have taken bribes? I would like to know their names. Thank you.

[@mshindiwataji]

Thank You and God Bless America 🇺🇸 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Zoey-ic5dd]

Respect to AOC.

[@bosatsu76]

Senator Whitehouse should be IN the White House...

[@roxanereddy2471]

He needs to announce if he running, there is a process, which for some reason every body forgotten but, CNN is losing money and looking for ratings, other News Network are fallowing. So they are twisting the truth to increase it. Fallow the money, in their case lack of.

[@LusyPicker-sm6su]

I've been saying that for years.

[@cindytripp]

2028.

[@jodywho6696]

Thank you Lawerance✨🇺🇸✨💙✨

[@blackawana]

Thank all of you for standing up! I am voting Blue!

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is a woman of intellect, decency and courage. Sadly it is unlikely that this will go anywhere, as far as I understand it. If Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito had one ounce of decency they would resign, but that won't happen as they have the arrogance of a Trump.

[@billieg826]

Can Americans make it so uncomfortable for Alito and Thomas that they'll resign ? Can Republican citizens contact their Representatives and insist that these bad actors resign ?

[@LusyPicker-sm6su]

The answer to the 2nd question is no. They could but, the courts actions of late are what Republicans have wanted. Why would they?

[@brianheckman.235]

@@LusyPicker-sm6su 😯

[@homeandbackyard9599]

The only avenue is to have IRS look into his tax evasion like they deal with ordinary citizen. Thomas thinks he is the Imperial Justice and have immunity as well.

[@canyonroots]

The justices will not resign with a democratic president

[@kx4532]

President Whitehouse!

[@MikeDavis-be8gf]

He would be great

[@cindytripp]

2028.

[@MiddleAgedFox]

The arrogance of Thomas and Alito is galling. They act as if they are above the law.

[@virginialeary]

Way Too many seem to be above the law these days😡

[@georgehouse4747]

Thanks AOC ❤

[@leahwhiteley5164]

Senator Whitehouse for President. 2028.

[@marybradleyblack]

What about Trump, Epstein, pedophilia and trafficking??? Talk about this please!!!

[@marybrown7203]

Case 5:16-cv-00797-DMG-KS Page 3 Paragraphs 11-12

[@philbarone4603]

Ya gotta love her. Drain the swamp for real!

[@equus3333]

Thank you both. Please bring these dark money judges

[@yettaloyd507]

Thank you Sen. Whitehouse👍

[@rayclark7963]

Satisfied, yes. Both party's of this transaction got what they wanted. Thank you AOC and Mr Whitehouse.

[@milvertonmom50]

They MUST be removed from the bench immediately pending these allegations.

[@dennishpestana9461]

Congratulations AOC.You have the courage to do the right thing.

[@ileac7122]

Now keep yourself & fam safe. Look at what happened to Justice Sotomayor for speaking up. & DON’T give up! Neither you nor Sotomayor.

[@jabbermocky4520]

Excellent clip. Senator Whitehouse is a master at simplifying complex situations into words ordinary people can understand. Thank you, gentlemen.

[@user-pq7mr8xs3k]

Supporting President/Vice President Biden/Harris plus all blue candidates to get the job done. Hopefully the next time you speak.You say “We the people have spoken.” Presidential candidates are Biden/Harris. No one else. They need to finish their job. Voting 2024 all blue top down

[@pppantz]

Our girl.

[@b9bot148]

A judge should have enough ethics to know what is shady / unlawful with regards to getting a quarter of a million-dollar motor coach for free!

[@bonniepoole1095]

Could Senator Whitehouse be a candidate for POTUS in 2028?

[@barbaramonaco105]

We need him in the Senate. He is one of the best.

[@danielortega2351]

The reason that we are in this mess is because of justice not being applied. No one should be able to sugarcoat it.

[@stuarthipkins8336]

Love a.o.c. remove the liars

[@bencasey5333]

What we need is a AG with large balls

[@cindytripp]

Or a spine.

[@WandaJacksonTN]

Our present one hides when needed.

[@JusticeAlways]

And carries a BIG stick!

[@julesbower762]

at least she is trying to do something...

[@JimDiBattista]

Thank God for Lawrence O'Donnell, who continues to be THE best show host on the network. He does for me at night the same that TheMeidasTouch does in the morning, brings a strong dose of sanity to the political discourse of the day. THANK YOU LAWRENCE.

[@georgehouse4747]

And Thank you Also both Senators for fighting for the people

[@barbaramonaco105]

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is in the House of Representatives, the body that brings articles of impeachment.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Who are the “both Senators” you’re talking about?

[@roxanereddy2471]

It takes Democrats taken action, we all know the Supreme Court Justice are in the GOP pockets. So, my Rep, should be helping, but he to busy turning his back on the President. So he lost my vote.

[@fred2903]

A lot of people seem to turning their backs to joe😂

[@deannewilliams3321]

Maybe introduce a bill to be able to deal with the justices more than impeachment. They need to resign or be fired. This country can’t handle corruption at the highest level, which is why it’s so protected. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@suzanneemerson2625]

What’s wrong with you? Do you not know that the majority in the House of Representatives are Republicans? Any bill that’s introduced by a Democrat will immediately get voted down and thrown in the garbage. Introducing a bill would be beyond stupid! When was the last time you read the complete text of the Constitution? I’m guessing never. This country handled corruption at the highest level for the entirety of Trump’s time in office.

[@annmeacham5643]

What do you call impeachment of Justices Thomas & Alito? A good start! 👍

[@racheldagovitz2642]

Glad the Dems are finally doing something about these crooked justices. Need ATG Garland to take action.

[@suzanneemerson2625]

ATG?

[@prodemocracyLela_Seth]

No worries, we, the American people, WILL deliver a decisive Democratic House majority in Nov to complete this process. Need 2/3rd in Senate to convict, that's coming too. F around with the American people and find out. Corruption is about to have a rude awakening.

[@evertonwilson5186]

Biden should ask Merrick Garland to step down in his next Term. He just does not appear to be up for the job at hand. He seems like a likeable and decent guy, however, that does not cut in this era of MEGA madness.

[@mikeflood2588]

It’s good to see and know we are not rolling over for this bull

[@josephloye8683]

I agree 1000%

[@katelaloba8243]

What a terrible state of Affairs

[@Swnsasy]

Unfortunately because we don't have the House, we can't get them out! They might as well Retire now!!

[@okeeydokeeey321]

We will soon!

[@Swnsasy]

@@okeeydokeeey321 Damn Skippy!! We have to vote all local, and Congress, blue, blue, blue! #RidinWithBiden

[@KarenPFolk-qq7dx]

Bravo Lawrence and Whitehouse! Finally some movement forward.

[@arthorvonblomberg1624]

Senator Whitehouse I thank you for your diligence and honesty...

[@SusieKatpersonKoch]

Thank you Lawrence and Senator Whitehouse! 💙💙💙

[@dextermartin7413]

Oligarchy

[@SDC1949]

Thank you for attempting to put these corrupt justices in check. They must be removed. This is a good place to Start.

[@mikiesmoto-ventures3341]

IRS should audit the judges

[@bonniebreckenridge5236]

Thank you for having the inimitable Sen. Whitehouse on! You both have my utmost respect!! ❤

[@rubyhoward2085]

Appoint Senator Whitehouse as the Special Counsel. He has all the evidence needed.

[@meaculpa3073]

This Supreme Court will be rulling on election challenges. How did that workout in 2000 ?

[@charleschiles9312]

Lawrence and Whitehouse now that’s a mountain of credibility!

[@forestentlvr9202]

Right on AOC

[@jorgemarte9305]

From now on his name is Clearance Thomas because he is on sale.

[@robinnowman9936]

Thank You Young Lady ..NEVER STOP USING THAT VOICE

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

NOW that's quite ironic .....where were you when Ms ANITA HILL tried DESPERATELY TO WARN all of you about this man

[@mira-qi5kb]

How is it possible that it has been going on for years and no reporting on corruption in the highest court of the land😢

[@marthahumphrey1259]

Those who has nothing to fear has nothing to hide!

[@katsybo]

It’s about DAMM time!!!

[@valeriarae581]

Thank you Senator for your tireless work on this important issue! And kudos to Lawrence for so clearly, courageously, and consistently reporting on it! WA State

[@tammyslash7251]

Lawrence forever❤🎉

[@DHa-og5dx]

Thank you Lawrence O'Donnell for providing us with truth about trump, and keeping is informed. You are the only mainstream media person on MSNBC telling is the truth about trump. Voting 💙

[@ocean1233]

INTENTIONAL SO CALLED MISCONDUCT 😈😈📢📢

[@annbriscese474]

It's way overdue, but thank you to a o c anyway. Vote blue in the upcoming election.

[@teanavann8541]

Please..keep at it Senator Sheldon

[@warrinbang1191]

That's why justice means just us and not them.

[@tacolover5000]

its about time

[@krististarry-bu7ss]

About time someone stood up and did something

[@scochran9282]

👏👏👏💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸 Once again thank you Sen Whitehouse!

[@janlotto1]

Hopefully, America and the officials we elect will understand that the tipping point is here regarding the idea that anyone is above the law. I fear it may be too late.

[@thisismetoday]

I’m a little confused. Don’t you have law enforcement in the US that can investigate both justices?

[@grafixnetz]

SEND Sheldon Whitehouse to the Whitehouse!!!!

[@user-ss8iy2to6t]

I once offered Sen carl Levin a free t shirt, he refused cuase the the gift policy , now a supreme court justice can take gifts, WTF

[@allyfire7915]

Thank you its about time throw them in jail.

[@PuddlesMagoo]

It's truly unbelievable that the people who should have the most accountability have none. The system begs to be corrupted.

[@marthahumphrey1259]

Where the hell is the IRS? They sure don't miss to go after the little ones!😱