Sen. Whitehouse and Lawrence Slam the Corporate Capture and Control of the Supreme Court

March 21 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joins MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss a recent HuffPost story on a Koch Brothers and DonorsTrust-funded organization flying Trump-appointed judges to retreats at luxury resorts across the country.
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[@wjack4728]

Thank you Sen. Whitehouse. Get those money obsessed justices out of the supreme court before they totally destroy the country.

[@samanthamariefreeman335]

Too late! 😣

[@nicolaasstempels8207]

​@@samanthamariefreeman335SC Justices *can* be impeached, but the likelihood of a 2/3rds majority in the Senate is meagre. But the SCOTUS itself decides that the application of 14:3 is up to Congress. I know of at least 1 SC Justice that risks disqualification from public office.

[@Slo-ryde]

If he wins, Biden needs to expand the court by 3 more judges.

[@andrewpinson1268]

Or we could just teach the people who fall for his crap about how the SC works. He is one wacko nutcase.

[@varab6287]

This is a very dangerous supreme Court.

[@prismpyre7653]

The entire structure of the institution has become dangerous when coupled with the politcization of the nominating process and the pipeline that one side has created of zealots trained from birth to infiltrate and undermine the impartial judciary; not to mention all the illegal and/or unqualified appointments which have not been redressed.... real action is required and it is not forthcoming from Biden or Schumer that's for sure.

[@stefanhall3219]

Too late now! This is the Supreme of the 21st century so get used to it !

[@PriscillaRobb]

So true.

[@ellenmcconnell1433]

....a very dangerous supreme court "majority" - just had to add one word This senator is gold, at least for historical purposes.

[@mellow5123]

Yet as Lawrence and Sheldon have shown, it's not just SCOTUS. They're training judges/lawyers on every level. Where is the DEM counter to this??

[@theemporersnewclothes]

Whitehouse for the supreme court

[@CadDrafting]

HOW, will thomas go to jail for jan 6th conflict of interest. or stay on the bench unitl he kicka the buket?

[@hopeemch8511]

That would be the most satisfying outcome of our prodemocracy majority electorate win in November. Remember if we deliver blue that gives us leverage. Demanding Whitehouse for Supreme Court would be a premium ask that no one could reject.

[@RobertHeck-np2fk]

tRump's DAMAGE IS FAR AND WIDE!

[@dcunn90]

​@@CadDraftingWhitehouse will first go after the Republican Sub commitee on the Judiciary Commitee I watched it and he was tough on them.

[@mmp-k6u]

Excellent update Senator Whitehouse is fantastic! Thank you both 💙💙👍👍

[@dorisbelleisle646]

Sen Whitehouse always gives me a feeling of hope. Thanks!

[@freedomfinder5196]

The People deserve an ethical Supreme Court. Vote blue so we can reform SCOTUS!! Love hearing from both these guys! Thanks!!

[@stefanhall3219]

Even if Biden wins in 2024,even if the Dems win Congress- nothing will change!

[@billrobbins5874]

Sure appreciate all the work you're doing and the reporting on this important problem.

[@SoldiersNRprayers]

​@@billrobbins5874look up March 20, 2022, we we added to the list of regressive democracies

[@kimforte6557]

Impeach them! It’s been done before!

[@SoldiersNRprayers]

@@kimforte6557 yes it has, and in my opinion to a betted Democrat POTUS than Biden. MY Opinion no reply welcomed. Vote how you feel best it's not my vote it's yours l

[@sharonsmith3687]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse!!

[@rebeccacarlson9166]

I Love Lawrence & Sen Whitehouse!

[@1mightymouse]

Senator Whitehouse, please save us.😮

[@annebiggins7180]

Please support him by voting blue!!

[@dannmarceau]

We need both Houses along with the White House.

[@peterschancel7223]

Vote Blue 2024.."" Citizen Trump""" faces Justice 2024

[@JJ21210]

FYI, both chambers. Congress doesn't have two houses. The House (capital H) and the Senate are the two chambers of Congress.

[@richietattersall2122]

​​​​@@JJ21210 Not a clue, they are NOT referred as "chambers" anywhere in the Constitution, they ARE referred to as "2 Houses of Congress" multiple times in the only document that actually matters, the United States Constitution. A classic is the last section of Section 3 of the 14th. "But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds OF EACH HOUSE, remove such disability."

[@PriscillaRobb]

We need too. See what’s going in the lower house? GOPs do nothing for 15 months except impeaching Biden cuz that was their small god ( trump) wants.

[@ardentynekent2099]

They claim to be "textualists", but looks as if a great answer can be found on-line-- and cherry picked The obvious question: Is this was Judge Canon is so ill-equipped to rule on anything. She knows the secret codes, but she doesn't know what to do with the linguistics of the thing?

[@JamesStellar-q9i]

Insightful revelations of right-wing corruption once again!! Great job Senator Whitehouse!! Excellent Show Lawrence!!!

[@Grannathinks]

💯%!

[@C.M.30337]

All SCOTUS should be Constitutional scholars

[@tammygarrett9261]

Definitely.

[@wendygerrish4964]

That's what they claim to be..and since the constitution doesn't say anything about accepting bribes favours or multi million dollar holidays...

[@Wyonative08]

​@@wendygerrish4964 For sure! Of course it doesn't but, what they're doing is dismantling every single aspect of the Federal Gov't and trying to deliberately misinterpret the Constitution to their benefit. It's not acceptable or right. STOP being so damn corrupt Donald, grow the hell up and give up your vendetta filled tirades and go back to bed. 😮

[@bobtrask2217]

I would settle for honest

[@sassysaint3096]

President Biden, listen up please, if we take house house and add to the Senate we must fix the Supreme Court.

[@bellda9042]

Pack the Supreme Court ❤

[@bobtrask2217]

Impeach those who lied at their confirmation hearing.

[@AndreaCuchetto]

@@bellda9042- Restore justice to the Supreme Court.

[@bonnieprice9482]

He has some ready to put in .. We just need to tack back the house !

[@ellde4761]

As things stand now Biden can’t even get Federal Judges through the GOP House because of all the DIRTY MONEY!

[@meaganlawler7536]

We appreciate Senator Whitehouse. Whitehouse has been beating this drum when no one was listening. We are all listening now. Thank you😊

[@virginialeary]

I certainly hope so!!!!!!!!

[@PatrickAsti]

Perhaps Senator Whitehouse will one day lead the Supreme Court!

[@Simspop600]

Would absolutely love that. He is ethical and so realistic!

[@geoffnelson4777]

Thank you Sen. Whitehouse for your continuing efforts!!!!!!!

[@kathrynshaw192]

Ì am just astonished that there are so many filthy, dirty, corrupt people who have ended up as lifetime SC Justices instead of inside a jail cell.

[@Susieq26754]

Freemasons don't go to jail.

[@shielanunn3484]

Always WAS.. none CARE that WE Now Know...DISBAND THE COURT

[@Slo-ryde]

Obviously some are indeed above the law!

[@DebbieAppelhans]

And you can guarantee they're in with the drug. Trafficking and sex trafficking that is a guarantee.😮😮😮

[@GamePerson-w3e]

Senator Whitehouse rocks the schoolhouse!

[@carmencrawford458]

Just Thank you Dheldon,One of the Best Senators.

[@jessicakoegel4353]

Congress should pass laws that prohibit any judge from accepting vacations, gifts, loans, etc from donors and organizations and PACS. Just do it!

[@janetmccusker9185]

Exactly they get paid enough money that they don't need bribes you're being bribed from the rich and that's why we're in such a hell hole right now with these judges

[@PriscillaRobb]

Make congress so blue to make that happen.

[@bws15]

That's all great in theory, but it will never happen because it's those very lawmakers that want the ability to bribe the justices with trips, "conventions," etc. This is an easier means of getting their agenda approved. Convincing 5 people whose political views already align with yours is a whole lot easier than convincing 217 others in the House, or 50 others in the Senate, to go along with your plan.

[@Slo-ryde]

GOP won’t let it happen, as long as they keep getting voted back in.

[@midnightreader84]

The Heritage Foundation should also be investigated.

[@bovinityleak2066]

Thank you for exposing this massive corruption at the top court of the land! Your hard work on “the scheme” has been so important and I appreciate you.

[@Rene-n1v]

WTF America??? We have to change this $hit!

[@cloggietony]

Agreed.

[@Slo-ryde]

Only when the Dems control all 3 branches… then maybe it can be done .

[@cristinesaunders2428]

Sheldon Whitehouse and Lawrence O'Donnell are the very best of the Best! Thank you!

[@anthonycarter8158]

Sickening

[@kamilebrahimoff3589]

I have been a fan of Sheldon Whitehouse for a while. Keep up the good work. 💙🗽🇺🇸

[@jamesparker5688]

If SCOTUS can bend the law to meet their needs, that's not justice, that's favoritism. Nobody is above the law, especially the law makers.

[@kimberlytanner8739]

This man is brilliant,he knows who,what,where,when,why,an how,the Supreme Court workes,and all there bullshit is created.😊😊😊😊

[@cknowles3980]

I wish we all could have Sheldon Whitehouse, I’m from IN and we have the sorriest reps.

[@Lula2979]

Thank you!!! 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@kelliparra2483]

And their crying about Fani Willis splitting the bills with her boyfriend? What a bunch of hypocrites.

[@Slo-ryde]

Hypocrisy is a requisite for a Republican

[@geoffharrower2845]

Thank you Sen. Whitehouse but I’m afraid it’s a more than formidable task to clean up SCOTUS for the people.

[@RoseyFuture]

This is very consequential! Thank you 👏👏👏

[@patc1764]

Thank you Senator Whitehouse for your perseverance of truth and justice… and efforts to protect us.

[@margaretchant5725]

This segment brings the whole, factual picture into focus. Thank you Gentlemen.

[@wr3915]

Someone explain to me why Sheldon Whitehouse is not standing for POTUS???? He is such a well-read and experienced politician and an honest man. Gutsy, too.

[@ralphpogoloff]

The Senator is a leader in Democracy, and the Rule of Law. Did you think that RBG was invitied to any of these conferences. Simply no...She wasn't that easily manipulated.

[@annebiggins7180]

RBG is still working from up above now!👌🏼⚡️

[@michelez715]

Yes, but unfortunately by staying as long as she did, the Democrats were denied the opportunity to correct the imbalance that now prevails. Justice Stephen Breyer got it right. He resigned, which allowed President Biden to appoint Justice Jackson. RBG should have resigned, she wasn't in good health and was 87 years old.

[@antonomaseapophasis5142]

Who, from the Leonard Leo network, is coaching Cannon? On a burner phone of course.

[@joeatalig5005]

Clarence Thomas and Alito

[@kimhoitomt8527]

Her husband was a mob boss lawyer. Two former NY mobsters are living in FL and are friends with trump. Who is coaching her? Perhaps her husband is. I read somewhere that their mortgage was paid off, so was Kavanaugh’s. Somebody’s paying them.

[@veronicareitherreese6671]

If the judicial branch is so interested in " history and tradition," how about no electricity, computer, or indoor plumbing for these folks.

[@nancyd1823]

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart 💕☮

[@tammygarrett9261]

I'VE HAD IT !

[@sandraspidle5972]

I am thankful for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, but he needs a few more honorable Senators and Congress members helping him bring back honor to our SCOTUS, our government, and the United States of America. Who will stand with him? Who has not taken bribes or crossed the line? God bless Sheldon Whitehouse.🇺🇸

[@lorettaberry415]

More and more money and gifts, which is illegal.

[@Ferst60]

You’re a star Sir! Keep exposing the SCOTUS corruption

[@JamesBondDZero7Mi6]

Enough already. Stack the Supreme Court. There are 13 Federal Court Districts - Not 9. Biden should just put in 4 moderate liberals to balance the shady business. Trump & McConnell made the SC political/partisan which should never have happened.

[@Simspop600]

McConnell is as unethical as they come!

[@susanbengston3208]

JamesBondDZero: Exactly! Legal, Legitimate and Necessary to Preserve, Protect and Sustain Our Great Nation!!

[@Adam_Horton]

Stay AWESOME Senator Whitehouse 👏 thank you sir for all you do and all your hard work 🙏💯💙🌊✊🤙🤘🤟

[@josephredhead867]

Exactly. You hit the nail on the head. That is why such bad decisions are coming out of that institution. Many are in cahoots with we know what class.

[@guyyates3284]

These corrupt justice's must be removed from the court.....immediately....

[@rosemaryporter5771]

Selective garbage in garbage out ?

[@susanbengston3208]

Organized Corruption and Treason.

[@davidjames2083]

*Absolutely marvellous! **_Raconteurship par excellence!_** But also extremely troubling -- "$billionaire funded doctrine factories." -- OMG!* 👍😎🇬🇧☕

[@debracarlson5511]

Is it too late to save us from this Supreme Court?

[@HerrFrankenstein]

When the plain text of the constitution becomes a puzzle, and justice is a bridge too far... time for change... Americans deserve better

[@MichaelRaymond-r8c]

Handing scotus what they want!!!! YIKES!

[@susanne4795]

Rotten to the core, who do they think they are fooling.

[@j.e.klopfer5819]

Hello Sen Sheldon Whitehouse!!! You are an American hero! Thank you!

[@catherinerhea6336]

THIS answers many of my long-held questions surrounding HOW & WHY the Judicial System has morphed into what it's now becoming... Extensive research into actual primafacia case law takes legal analysis into a totally DIFFERENT DIRECTION than where current judicial rulings are going... it's been mind twisting for me to even begin to make any sense of the current situation vs established law....but THIS ILLUMINATES THE ROOT OF THE CORRUPTION in very naked STARK TERMS.... I used to have unquestionable faith in the Judiciary System....not any more....& THIS IS PART OF THE REASON WHY...⚡🖤

[@peterholder9999]

Vote them out

[@HLBear]

SCOTUS isn't elected...

[@davidhunt3808]

Maybe Senator Whitehouse should be in the White House ?

[@JJ21210]

The US would never elect someone as brilliant as he is.

[@susanbengston3208]

davidhunt: Yes Indeed! Senator Whitehouse 2028!!

[@davidyemm7910]

For God sake, do something!

[@ninemoonplanet]

Justice Scalia was frequently at these "meetings" put on by donor/ wealthy business people to learn how to "read" the laws to fit the desired outcome. This goes completely against "fair and impartial" judicial practice. Scalia dies years ago. The justices have been USED as advocates, not impartial or studied law results.

[@kristoffaninkama3883]

Vote BLUE for control of the Whitehouse, Senate, and House of Rep. Reform the justice system. Enact law to abolish the lifetime appointments of judges as this breed room for corruption as it is discovered now. Enact laws to pit term limits to the appointment of judges. VOTE BLUE TO DO THE ABOVE.

[@susanbengston3208]

Absolutely!

[@patriciavaughan1390]

The court needs to be expanded!! The GOP has taken too the political on all sides and has turned everything political!

[@rauxhyde2614]

The SC is a present form of danger! End Citizens United! Balance the SC and assign term limits - no more than two terms at 4-6 years each term, - or dissolve it altogether. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! Thank you Senator Whitehouse!!

[@rog3129]

You bring out the shadow side.. but so pleasantly! You provoke thoughtfulness with the information you uncover. Thank you senator!

[@user-swingtrader]

The current supreme court MUST be disbanded.

[@Slo-ryde]

Sadly it cannot

[@susanbengston3208]

The S.C. Must be balanced to reflect the Equal and Honest Representation of The American People!!

[@fuzzfacelogic789]

Not shocked after decision to take over 2 months to consider a presidential immunity question. Good on Senator Whitehouse.

[@krs5115]

Great interview. Thank you Lawrence and MSNBC

[@mildredjohnson6351]

Thank you..thank you for The last word. It has enlightened me on the truths that uou brings.

[@Finetuned50s]

I watch all of Sheldon’s videos on U Tube. Good Job Sheldon.

[@as3346]

Mr. Senator Sheldon is " The peoples' senator"

[@patriciathompson3331]

It is disgusting when the officers of the court do not obey the laws for their own reporting, how can they dispense decisions in the courts. Maybe they interpret the understanding of "Justice is supposed to be blind". We need more intelligent and courageous people who delve into these judges. Honor & integrity in the system is false.

[@lelathomas550]

Thank you both for your observations and the courage to speak them.

[@stefanhall3219]

Senator Whitehouse is a hero,but even he cannot achieve reform with this DOJ ,Merrick Garland and Maga House!

[@DavidCrisp-rv7js]

I don't think supreme Court should mean that they are above the law that they don't have to answer to anyone, that doesn't sound right

[@Ian_sothejokeworks]

These people are evil. They act like it's all just a game to play to get what they want!

[@rachelolson5488]

This was educational. good work 👍

[@lindaswanson9328]

How can anybody make it to the SC without going to law school?

[@roberthanks1636]

A word that is not in the Constitution: "corporation."

[@shortmeister4321]

Thank you for showing us what goes on behind these decisions. It seems to me that the only way to stop this is to FORBID ALL DONATIONS. Of ANY kind. To ANY politician. ESPECIALLY judges!

[@sharonfernandes1658]

Hello Lawrence and Sheldon, I’m glad to see the two of you getting out on “main stream”with the information that shows the takeover of several members of the Supreme Court!

[@michaelcase8574]

In England lawyers still read for the law. A throwback to the past.

[@robertmitchell2178]

"All Animals are created equal" added later, "Some Animals are more equal", Animal Farm.

[@Grannathinks]

Amazing facts!! Honest history!!

[@clayoreilly4553]

Did I hear Sen. Whitehouse say "Extreme Court"? Well, whether or not he said it, that is where we are.

[@RoxanneM-]

They might just as well use programmed computers or robots to be the Supreme judges! 😓

[@ellde4761]

Seeing that this corruption is known by the people/ public what can be done to end this, this just didn’t start?!

[@davidgoff357]

The only way to take away Corporate control of our SC ,is to start nationwide boycotts on these corporations.

[@mspiekkola]

I love and admire you Senator Whitehouse.

[@reality410]

What happened to the blind justice?😮

[@NanaSW55]

Can’t Congress stop this crap. Americans are sick of the rich billionaires paying off Justice. Change the corrupt Supreme Court. Why can’t we add to keep it even. Put 5 & 5 with 1 chief Justice. If not Koch Brothers will Destroy our Court America should be able to change this.

[@bdetrick1]

Time to expand the Court. Let’s keep the fingers crossed on getting all 3 houses in the fall

[@pamelaweber1286]

😮 happy trails to the supreme court 😮

[@AnnaWisniewska-q4l]

Thank you 🙏 clear explanation.

[@BdeCo]

We need many more Sheldons to go after Leonard Leo, the CEO of The Scheme.

[@SC-su6cn]

Just wait Corporate America you’re in for a wild ride ! Hang on tight cause it’s gonna hurt!

[@Agurl77]

He's the best! We see all this corruption from Senator Whitehouse but nothing ever comes of it. 😢

[@leegolden7435]

Wow! This is scary stuff. It doesn't surprise me however.

[@dorothywaugh4164]

Unbelievable!! And these people are playing "Justice" System! What a money Scam! When they don't have a Law Degree!

[@susanblackley7065]

Vote every election. Vote for candidates who will work to bring the American judiciary out of the clutches of corporate and 1% money.

[@DBsell1717]

This man (Mr. Whitehouse) is what a real politician should be. He’s amazing and worth every cent he makes for the job he does. This is a real national treasure ❤