The Conservative Judge Who Saved Democracy With A Twitter Thread

When John Eastman suggested that Pence had the power to subvert the election and “throw out” the disputed electoral votes, Eastman referenced the Electoral Count Act. Former federal Judge Michael Luttig refuted Eastman’s misguided reading of the Electoral Count Act, and advised - via tweet - that Vice President Pence had to count and certify the votes.
But that wasn’t the only tactic that Trump and his allies tried to use to remain in office. They also attempted to exploit vague language in a fringe concept known as the Independent State Legislature Theory (ISL). Extreme interpretations of the ISL doctrine argue that state legislatures have absolute power to set election rules and to determine disputed outcomes. It would give elected state representatives the authority to redraw districts without oversight, hand pick electors and even ignore their own state’s voting laws and constitutions. It was the “centerpiece of the effort to overturn the 2020 election long before the election itself,” Luttig tells Velshi. And arguments currently being made are “not tenable under any of the normal tools of constitutional interpretation.”
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[@chambermuses7802]

Someone who really deserves the title "Your Honor."

[@usmale49]

Yes, exactly!!! 💙💙💙

[@franhildebrand8590]

As it should be …how refreshing this man is and he knows his stuff

[@geofffikar3417]

Could listen to that man all day. He makes the understanding of law easier for us who know nothing about Constitutional law. I am so glad people reached out to him when our country needed him.

[@rustybucket1992]

I don't see how we can protect our Democracy if we can't hold accountable the one's who threaten it?

[@ericlind6581]

Excellently put.

[@ginadoyle4089]

I know 😕

[@kayziacoutureclothing4035]

Best comment

[@chrisj320ac3]

@Don Greek Which way should we game of thrones them? There are a myriad of ways.

[@katprince5528]

Don't give up hope.Just get to the polls and fill your car with other voters.I have a feeling Merrick Garland is the man to break up the red hat brigade.

[@janiekcarney5482]

I have tears in my eyes in gratitude to the people who have step up to protect our country and our laws.

[@polarwealth]

Thank you for having Judge Luttig on. After listening to so many complete & total idiots like Hershel Walker, I am elated to hear an intelligent, extremely intelligent voice. It gives me hope that the smarter powers might prevail. Listening to him made my ears happy. So rare. Big words.

[@sonandsanford4963]

Thank you honorable Judge Luttig. The real patriots of the US appreciate you.

[@jjjr.1186]

A judge who doesn't care about due process. Not exactly conservative.

[@kellycook3914]

Whatever comrade 🙄 Go back to sleep 😴

[@kathleenmann7311]

Bravo 👏. Standing up for the truth takes real courage these days. 👍🇺🇸🫡🗽

[@tomaspita7244]

@@jjjr.1186 A "president" you mean? “I like taking the guns early, like in this crazy man’s case that just took place in Florida … to go to court would have taken a long time,” Trump said at a meeting with lawmakers on school safety and gun violence. “Take the guns first, go through due process second,” Trump said. Pence tried to educate the moron and get him to stop embarrassing himself. “Allow due process so no one’s rights are trampled, but the ability to go to court, obtain an order and then collect not only the firearms but any weapons,” Pence said. And, as expected the bloviating orange sh*tgibbon retorted: “ *Or, Mike, take the firearms first, and then go to court* ”

[@TheElive07]

@@jjjr.1186 It's called Constitutional Law, no fascist cultist could possibly understand. The orange menace have told you your shade puts you above actual Law while you cheer others being treated unjustly. tRump should have COMPLIED.

[@summerbeaches1213]

judge Luttig thank you for your integrity and fierce loyalty to our democracy

[@usmale49]

Yes, thank you very much Judge Luttig and I'm glad you live in my beautiful state of Colorado!

[@ehayes7849]

Do you think politicians like DeSantis would ban "Integrity" from being taught in our schools?

[@susanmathers2222]

@@ehayes7849 I'm an old lady but I didn't have to learn integrity in school because things like honesty, decency, manners, responsibility, etc were things I learned at home. Since we already knew basic conduct when we started school they still had time to teach Civics back then.

[@Robutube09]

From the U.K. I've often criticized your legal system, which seems to deteriorate by the day, so, it's refreshing to hear Judge Luttig explain and clarity the present situation. Clearly, although the judge is conservative, this doesn't stop him from upholding your constitution, and, along with it, your democracy. Now is the time and opportunity for SCOTUS to stand tall and show their worth. Your democracy must be defended. America wake up. Fascism is at your door.

[@paradoxicalcanons]

Alas, fascism is already in the house. That aside, congratulations on getting rid of Truss. Here's hoping her departure doesn't lead to extending an invitation for Boris' return.

[@Robutube09]

Absolutely! Yes we also have problems. Truss was disaster from the outset. As for Johnson. God help us. The Tories are in total disarray, we're becoming a laughingstock. It all started with the mad Brexit.

[@robertgagne8892]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you - I can not say this ENOUGH TIMES; thank you, judge Luddig, for your monumental place in history! For helping to uphold democracy that fateful day!!! I bow to your TRUE honor...

[@vote4democracyvotedemocrat154]

Mike Pence, you upheld Democracy on January 6, now Defend Democracy and Testify to the January 6th Committee.

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

He’d have to get his balls back from Mother.

[@possiblycurryddork]

Mike Pence would have easily betrayed our country if he thought he could get away with it. He is a snake regardless.

[@BSU55]

@@DavidJSmithCT , All 52 of them ?

[@tammybrothers4593]

Agree!

[@dawnoceanside7300]

Aka do your job!! ❤️🇺🇲

[@johndelamontaigne7711]

If Luttig had not spoken out we would probably be in a real mess right now. Thank you judge Luttig!

[@servraghgiorsal7382]

You don't think we're in a real mess already??? I'm surprised!!

[@welbyroberto6581]

But just by Google search and its already stated crystal clear the duty of VP on the election result....I am puzzled why the US public in general cannot accept that and needed some constitutional experts to declare it before they were told to "swallow" the pill

[@barbaramccormack5612]

John...We'd be in a worse mess. A Constitutional royal mess, and we'd be having all the Fascist leaders of the world visiting Washington, giving Trump pointers on how to keep us under thumb. If we're not diligent and stay alert, it could still happen. They haven't given up. We should seriously be wary of the ones he's endorsed and are on the ballot, to keep them at bey, Trump's shadow government who would lay in wait for the right time to rear it's ugly head if they're voted in. I'm dead serious on this point.

[@barbaramccormack5612]

@@welbyroberto6581 John Eastman looks as if he's not all there. Luttig said he's worked with him and is stumped by what he did.

[@johndelamontaigne7711]

@@barbaramccormack5612 I totally agree! We must do everything we can to prevent tRump sycophants from getting elected to anything ,from dog catcher on up to the Senate. It is a very dangerous time for our country. I hope democracy ,the the rule of law and the truth prevail!

[@davekrueger]

There's probably not another TV anchor in the US, if not the universe, who would have let Luttig talk that long without interrupting. There needs to be some kind of journalistic award for that level of self-restraint. Luttig is an expert and very precise orator, which is exactly why he's worth listening to, so thanks for not forcing him to compress his responses into short meaningless sound bites for the attention span disabled members of the audience.

[@kcampos5619]

I agree, David, 100%. And what’s worse is all the sensationalism complete w sound effects designed to grab the declining attention span and increasing hunger for drama and violence that keeps many people in perpetual immaturity.

[@cancelmipeggy]

He should have been interrupted. However, everyone can have his say in our country.

[@Diamerald]

True patriots aren’t always the loudest but they’re steadfast. Thank you Judge Luttig

[@dekonfrost7]

He is a traitor not a patriot

[@Diamerald]

@@dekonfrost7 tRump the traitor! Lock him up!

[@debbiefranc105]

Luttig is a hero who saved our democracy. We need him now more than ever!

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

Great. Democracy has been saved. Hopefully the rest of the media gets the memo so I don’t have to hear “threats to our democracy” anymore.

[@RedBeardJohnny61]

we never was a democracy

[@anonymousjohnson976]

@@DisaffectedLiberal : If the Republicans take the House and Senate in November, democracy will be gone.

[@smoothrider4976]

@@RedBeardJohnny61 lol see a Dr

[@smoothrider4976]

@@DisaffectedLiberal The threats are still active. All Americans need to hear it & what they are till they are no more .

[@bethmcgill5944]

Profound and monumental. I'm glad there are still people with integrity like Judge Luttig.

[@Soapandwater6]

People like Judge Luttig can save our democracy.

[@suzannegiannini85]

Add Pense, Cheyne, Pelosi .....

[@johnpauljones9310]

@@Soapandwater6 Please cite where the word "democracy" appears in the US Constitution.

[@sharonnagle5782]

Me too, but just imagine these people in office, at the White House, in congress, not knowing what the certification allowed or didn’t. What the electoral process allowed or didn’t. Makes you wonder.

[@ConnerOfRS]

@@The_Christ_Angel What does MJ have to do with anything regarding Judge Luttig or US democracy? LMAO... As a former Lutheran I posit that Jesus loves MJ just as he loves you, despite both of your faults. God's grace is not reserved for those who are imperfect.

[@thecrazycelt5143]

Thank you Velshi, this was The Best reporting I've seen. Language of law may be over my head, but that's why I watched it a couple times. I really wanted to understand what the Judge had to say. Thank you for not treating us like we're stupid!

[@renafielding945]

This is just amazing. Just plain amazing. Ali Velshi is so good at his job.

[@lovemyalaskaful]

Judge Luttig = patriotic integrity...remember his name 🇺🇲

[@tammybrothers4593]

Agree! I will not forget his name. And thank God he was able to tweet out this message for VP Mike Pence to read that tweet.

[@nebtheweb8885]

Judge Luttig _"Trump is a clear and present danger"_

[@DisaffectedLiberal]

His name is Robert Palmer

[@chuckheart41]

Got it locked in!

[@ehayes7849]

@@DisaffectedLiberal '''"" simply irresistible """

[@denillefleming2942]

Luttig is brilliant! I hope SCOTUS is paying attention.

[@chuckheart41]

Would be nice to bring an honest guy like that back!

[@ryaneylee]

why do you still have any faith in that corrupt institution that is heavily rigged by and for Republicans?

[@annebruce5135]

Denille Fleming, I doubt the 6 on scotus who need to hear this would be swayed by the judges words. Those 6 are already all in on embracing the ISL

[@izsoftie7283]

Listening 2 this Judge I understand why lots of people are proud of him. I as an Australian that this is a really good person. I salute U Sir & on behalf of yr citizens we thank U.❤️❤️

[@tracevicente]

Outstanding segment, Ali!!! Thank you Judge Luttig 🙏🏼

[@steelknight5398]

That's a real judge much respect.

[@davidgrochmal6023]

To think we're in this place because of one man is beyond fruit loops !!!!!!!!! Lock trump up now !!!!

[@cindyriehm7411]

You think or you know! I know!

[@johnramirez5032]

I think everyone should read Mary trumps book on trump. Trump has just tried to open another company to skirt funds away from current case against him for tax evasion. Its being challanged also. Trump has never been held accountable for anything and has this attitude he is an untouchable diety who is smarter than everyone else . The wall are closing in on him and his cult memvers are too uneducated to understand what kind of person trump really is. Im hoping and praying that justice will prevail and keep our faith in the Anerican constitution. Alot id at stake. America is not perfect. But we cant allow people who think they come first to run the country.

[@thomasbelen1966]

It's not because of one man. It's because of one craven party and the 25-33% of Americans who will support anything they do because principles come second to power.

[@MrBakedDaily]

@@thomasbelen1966 it's funny because the others say the same thing

[@HelsinkiFINketeli_berlin_com]

There was not just "One Lone Conman" over there in the Trump Tower window, targeting the Presidency. There's whole lotta more of them behind the fence on the Hill and the other high places, at the Dealer Plaza, the Democracy ready to get the final lethal headshot.

[@TurnedBLACK3weeksVSAgentORANGE]

Incredible! Thank you Judge for your dedication, guidance and the tweets. 👍🏼

[@Futemire]

So, let me get this straight, democracy had to be saved by a retired Judge via Twitter, because our Vice President didn't even know what his constitutional duties were? Yep, sounds like we hired the right guy. 🙄

[@hwiley8141]

The thing that got me was when they said " the judge gave pence the authority" tomdomthenright thing. Maaybe I am being pendantic, but "authority" is not the right word. The tweet gave Pence the "ability " to tell detractors he was just following the rule of law.

[@curtisaz]

I took it more as Vice President Pence needed confirmation from an authoritative source. Judge Luttig is a highly respected republican constitutional authority.

[@Futemire]

@@curtisaz I somewhat agree. Sure confirmation is good, but seriously think about it. You're the Vice President and your days away from performing arguable the most important role that your position holds, and you're not 100% sure about it? A good Vice President might have gone into the role not knowing, obviously they aren't born knowing, but would have learned their duties early on in their role. Four years later and just days before is just unacceptable. But that's just my opinion and I respect yours.

[@curtisaz]

@@Futemire how can you assume that the Vice President didn’t know? I think that assumption is conjucture at best and the lack of acumen at worst. actions from great leaders in times of crisis are rarely made in a vacuum. Military Generals have legal counsel when strategizing and implementing military operations and CEOs have trusted financial officers when making major decisions. The Vice President was reaching out to the foremost constitutional authority in his sphere for counsel. This is a sign of great wisdom, especially given the crisis that unfolded and the grave consequences for our nation.

[@Futemire]

@@curtisaz First of all, Mike Pence did not reach out to Judge Luttig, one of his concerned Counsel did. 1:18 And I didn't have to assume anything, it was clear when the VP cited the Judge's Tweets and called to thank him the next day. Why would Pence feel inclined to call and thank Luttig, who indirectly over a social media platform told him what his responsibilities were, if he already knew them? 2:45

[@lalaoneil2813]

My grandchildren will (hopefully) learn about Judge Luttig in their American History class. Thank you.

[@richiejohnson]

Not in Florida they won't hear about it. It's CRT

[@richardholguin2564]

Republikkkans will make it a crime, to even mention Judge Luttig's name, in public. Republikkkans are already making it a crime to tell the truth about U.S. historical events, that don't fit their narrative. Republikkkans are already stripping Woman of their rights.

[@arlodewald5378]

" MOST " Republicans know or have learned HISTORY nor do they want you to Learn HISTORY, Nor they Really do NOT want you to remember the flip - FLOPPING they do from second by second .

[@missbee3618]

Not anywhere republicons have anything to do about. Revised history allowed only

[@joedirtjr5375]

No lie there, Florida board of education is busy at the moment painting Tfrump as some sort of 21century revolting hero who escaped Bellevue psych ward and almost turned America into his own personal insane asylum.

[@asdic888]

"This action alone may have saved democracy...for the moment."

[@ziziroberts8041]

Bravo, Judge Luttig. Facts, truth, democracy, full knowledge of Constitutional Law. Make Accountability Great Again.

[@urkiddingme6254]

Once I got used to Judge Luttig's thoughtful, considered speaking style (Jan 6 hearing #3, and a 2-1/2 hr interview with Frontline ) I started looking forward to hearing what he'd say next. This was an excellent interview. Thank you, and more like this please. It's like Civics classes for the adults who never got it in high school - and for those of us who did.

[@melissaverduin3693]

Thank you Judge Luttig!🇺🇲

[@ConnerOfRS]

He seems like a very smart man. His past decisions show cultural bias, but I laud his current actions.

[@oneirishpoet]

@@ConnerOfRS yeah well he's a wealthy old white guy so that's pretty much expected 🤔

[@lizpedano1542]

@@oneirishpoet God doesn’t like ugly

[@eamonnmorris5331]

it's so great to hear what he has to say, delivered by one who clearly knows what he is talking about. That alone is reaffirming. Also he is retired, and clearly has no 'skin in the game'. We get so jaded hearing from all those who - whatever their viewpoint - have a self-interest in what they are saying. Last comment - he is working without a prompter, meaning he 'knows his stuff' ... impressive!

[@anitawindbigler7100]

@@oneirishpoet your point is what? The judge regardless of his color or money, did what was right. Stopped the insanity the right wing idiots tried to pull.

[@SkyeRangerNick]

I really appreciate the efforts Judge Luttig is putting in on this.

[@op3129]

same. he should roundly be praised as a R that still knows reality.. nk.

[@maygodbewithus6392]

And our part should be to vote blue all the way through

[@kateskeys]

Just want to tell everyone posting- THANK YOU - your comments mean so much to me because I need to believe good people exist. Lately I’ve been subjected to people with malice for the greater good and it hurts.

[@rosaleebrooks482]

Even my own friends & Family. 81 yrs of my life & THIS happens. It's tearing my health down, Big time. God help us us keep this wonderful Constitution You ordered & sanctified. Amen.

[@happybroker3735]

This was one of the best episodes I’ve ever seen. Thank you For making a complicated subject, easy to peazy. 👍💥Go Vote 🗳 2022

[@sherievans2617]

Thank you Judge Luttig, From a friend of America 🇺🇸 and democracy Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

[@jimdoe3288]

Democracy like telling you the vaccine stops the spread of covid right. ? Tell us about democracy as all these governments lied about covid ?

[@macareuxmoine]

And the same from Germany!

[@kellycook3914]

Thank you for caring about US! ❤️

[@macareuxmoine]

@@kellycook3914 I have fond memories of living/traveling in the US and apart from that US politics have effects on the rest of the world 🌎

[@CorryGal]

Some compare U.S. judge Luttig to Australian judge Joe Harman who had a distinguished career before retiring in 2021.

[@fairyprincess911]

Let us not forget that John Eastman clerked for Clarence Thomas. I would bet my house that Clarence was advising them on constitutional issues.

[@monti8415]

"Sit down and maybe takes some notes"....Love it!!

[@laticialockleer4929]

May God bless this fine and decent man! Great job Judge !

[@StarlahMutiny]

not only did this judge provide valid info but he learned how to tweet to make sure he could tell everyone

[@CorryGal]

His grandson taught him to use Twitter.

[@kateskeys]

Did you see his frontline interview?

[@kenteague4802]

Why hasn’t Eastman been jailed

[@cryptoenthusiast4999]

That’s a very good question.

[@lynnrunningdeer7364]

💰💰💰

[@lynnrunningdeer7364]

Why hasn't military traitors been recalled to active duty and court martial them?

[@jamesrundquist6509]

Next up to the scaffold.

[@powell4661]

It's coming

[@gailremp8389]

Thanks for deeper info. As a Retired and Very Tired Retired Paralegal (and now being Saturday, October 22 of 2022 as many of the polls have opened plus mail-in voting in many states) this is where my head, heart and exhaustion level is-- Exhausted. Furious. Scared. Yep that's about it. So we appreciate your help. Thank you, your Honor.

[@scee7492]

A true American Patriot. Country over party. Thank you, Judge.

[@annsmith7207]

Judge Michael Luttig is my hero! I have saved his testimony to the J6 Committee as a masterpiece of judicial writing. I am an independent but vote with Democrats more often than Republicans. But I certainly recognize a patriot who loves this country and the rule of law. Bravo, Judge Luttig and thank you so very, very much for possessing a moral and ethical compass that will not, under any circumstances, be swayed by party or politics. God speed! Oh! By the way, John Eastman was Judge Luttig’s law clerk. Let that sink in. Your own law clerk aiding in obstructing the peaceful transfer of power and overthrow the government. Watching Judge Luttig’s testimony and essentially testifying against his own law clerk was poignant for those who knew this backstory and certainly a painful, defining personal moment for Judge Luttig.

[@TheElive07]

He was my hero in the trial as well. An honest voice of reason and constitutional law.

[@Grannathinks]

I've saved it also it was masterful

[@CorryGal]

Some are saying that Judge Luttig failed to properly influence the future behavior of a law clerk (John Eastman) and he should be held accountable for this failure. They say that Judge Luttig is in some way responsible for the insurrection of Jan 6th.

[@herehere3139]

@@CorryGal Are "they" the same "theys" that trump is always referring?

[@The123fiona]

@@CorryGal is that the same insurrection that you so proudly announced - before the fact - that you and your brother were going to DC to support??

[@evilscorpio1981]

Although Mike did the right thing don't forget he stood by and agreed with everything 45 did

[@abc-bu7nr]

Except that day, he defied him As much as I detest Pence, I appreciate that his wife let him take his balls to work on Jan 6

[@bonnierobinson8684]

Pense should have stood up earlier!

[@usmale49]

@@abc-bu7nr Yeah, I was quite surprised that "Mother" let him take his testicles to DC that day!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

And constantly kissed his a**

[@mccormyke]

And tried as hard as he ckukd to do what Trump demanded but no one convinced him the plan would work. Mike Pence do not make a Moral decision. Mike Pence made a Practical decision. He was convinced the Coup de Tat would not be successful. And that is why he acted as he did

[@janenef]

A Twitter save. How random this happened. We were indeed so close to losing the America we love...its frightening. Excellent reporting. Very enlightening. Thank you judge.

[@ellaeadig263]

This is why you should always stand up for what's right, even if you're not quite sure what you're doing. You never know how you might change history.

[@tammybrothers4593]

Thank you judge Luttig!

[@abra_kadabra805]

Thank you judge for being loyal to our country and not a party or a demigod. 🙏💯❤

[@icin4d]

Drumpf is no demigod. He is a demagogue.

[@brendawarner5415]

He explains complicated issues clearly,making them understandable by those of us uneducated in legal matters.Thanks for having him on.

[@jnewcomb]

I'm glad I didn't watch this live, I had to rewatch many parts just to catch the massive amount of information and analysis Judge Luttig provided. Very rich interview, great journalism. Excellent piece, Ali. Really well done.

[@kevin-parratt-artist]

Judge Luttig, may well be one of the most Conservative judges in the country, but he never allows partisan views or words to interfere with his impeccable knowledge of constitutional law. As a person who ers toward the left side of politics, I hold this gentleman in the highest esteem. We are indeed truly fortunate that former Vice President Mike Pence had remained steadfast with absolute professionalism and presence of mind, when his life was threatened, betrayed by the president, held the line and performed as he was so appointed, ... supported by Judge Michael Luttig. 🙏

[@matthewmcdonald9738]

Pence was just doing his job, no credit should be given for upholding his constitutional duties. If he himself was steadfast enough, he wouldn’t have called legal scholars to ascertain if he could overturn our election.

[@coreyham3753]

Judge Luttig did what judges are supposed to do .... a professional and non partisan upholding of the rule of law.

[@erinmcdonald7781]

Absolutely agree! 🌊✌️😎

[@phylis3917]

🙏🏿

[@TheSocratease]

Pence was shopping for a way to do what was asked of him. He is neither honorable nor is he a hero. This judge on the other hold is a true conservative. Despite my disagreement with many of the conservatives' principles, I respect his right to hold such views. True conservatism, however, has been hijacked on the right by raging lunatics with regressive social agendas. The reason Republicans fail to attract minorities is because their so-called " social" conservatism that drives their "fiscal" conservatism is nothing more than thinly veiled racism, misogyny , xenophobia,anti-science and homophobia. More conservatives need to speak up and speak out against v the crazies in their ranks.

[@blueeyes3906]

Thank God for Judge Michael Littig, a real American who believe in our democracy and one who will lay down his life to protect it.

[@terri241]

Thank you, Ali and Judge Luttig. Your interview was one of the most important and informative I have ever heard! The U.S. is on the horns of a dilemma in the struggle between Democracy and Theocratic Fascism, freedom of thought and authoritarion dogma, the Constitution that applies equally to all citizens and the arbitrary, unbridled rule of a Dictator whose declarations are unchallengeable no matter how insane they may be. There is no denying it: this November Mid-term Election is about the ultimate fate of America as a Constitutional Democracy. Think deeply about whether you want to live in a Constitutional Democracy or a Theocratic Dictatorship like IRAN. American-style Democracy or Iranian-style Theocracy? Your choice; your fate.

[@Mark-kq6ch]

I agree with everything you said, which is why I will be voting Republican this November 👍

[@jintzie1950jth]

This is important. This needs to be recorded in our history. Judge Luttig is a national hero.

[@chante1325]

Yes, he is our hero.

[@keloebarnes3738]

Unreal. Almost makes me feel a lil guilty of my non-stop, repub bashing since 2008…

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[@RobinaB530]

This was very interesting and scary. I'm glad someone's talking about it.

[@robertgrills3167]

One of the most intelligent judges of our time

[@larrymitchell3502]

Thank you, Judge Luttig, for your clear and precise explanation of the logic underpinning your tweets, as well as those crucial tweets themselves. You, sir, stood in the breach at a critical time, helping to preserve our Republic. We are in your debt.

[@stefanfrankel8157]

Eastman will go down in history alongside Benedict Arnold.

[@jerryparks6123]

And Trump!

[@icin4d]

"A coup in search of a legal theory," should be engraved on his headstone.

[@powell4661]

My family has to change the spelling to Arnall because of cousin Benny

[@laara1426]

Pence, the VP of the United States did not know his duties and responsibilities???? He had to ask multiple people. WTF

[@johnjohnson9658]

Because he was exposed as RINO hes finished along with all the other turncoats that needed weeding.

[@reginafetty6374]

He was being told by the Trump advisors that he could do it. We have never had a President demand it, and though he may have believed he couldn't do it, he needed to find out through Constitutionalists and Judges as back up, for his decision. I would think it would be a good thing to ask different ones, that he felt, their word to be true, their opinion on the matter. That shows his respect for the law.

[@jerryparks6123]

Pence didn't realize the VP of the U.S has always counted Electoral college votes to Certify Presidential winners! It's ( PROTOCOL) .

[@billgrover9421]

He needed cover because he didn't have the "stones" to stand up to trump. He did the bare minimum-he's not a hero

[@OneAdam12Adam]

Fascist White privilege

[@killersugar6816]

I heard about this upcoming case months ago, and I’ve been amazed at how little coverage it’s been getting. It’s arguably the most important case the super court has ever agreed to rule on.

[@jaykay1053]

Excellent interview. Thank you for not interrupting the Judge so that we could hear his thoughts.

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

Give this man a medal! We have to come up with something new since Conald Chaos vane the medal of freedom to Flush Limbaugh.

[@lmurph5854]

Thank God for this judge and people like him. Terrified for our democracy.

[@joycesvoice2]

WHAT a STUNNING & breathtaking HOME!!

[@queenfud3798]

Judge Luttig American Hero 😍😍💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🙏 Forever Grateful for you and your Tweet. A Tweet that will go down in history as the Tweet that Saved America!!!

[@freedomofreligion3248]

You and Judge Luttig should be awarded an appropriate accolade for this conversation. Such is it's importance and the strength it lends to the continued existence of our Constitutional republican democracy. Your countrymen, those of us who revere our democracy, as it was intended by the framers, sincerely thank you. Be well.

[@op3129]

the problem is that "doing your job" shouldn't be some extraordinary honor. yeah, pence did his job on j6 (and thank dog he did). pence drew a line at *_committing crimes ON CAMERA_* but tell me, Holly: should "doing your job ONCE in four years" be praise-worthy? I'm grateful pence did his job on j6 BUT ... he was all "broad shoulders" and praise jeebus yet silence about _everything else_ that was immoral in trump's 4 years.

[@louisecollard2320]

The call to millions of Americans to get out and vote. This ISL theory is contradictive to first ammendment rights. Cannot undermine the will of the people. The passage of this ISL theory would do this. The constitution says the states part in national elections is to set times, how long the polls are open. This is simply put.

[@Rr-ri4oi]

Ali Velshi is one of the best 💜... he is not JUST a "presenter" & also doesn't make himself the focus as a "personality" rather than a journalist. His linking remarks move things along with great skill & depth of subject relevance which was on particular display in this very technically challenging subject. Great interview 👍

[@sammcturk8898]

He doesn't act like other news people you hear from because he's Canadian, there for manners and truth are important to him.

[@BigDanOz]

Yes, it's all about the story and not him! True journalism 👍

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@BigDanOz Ali's just reading the script his corporate owners handed him.

[@CorryGal]

Some people don't like Canadians like Velshi taking jobs from American journalists. Let's deport Velshi.

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@CorryGal And let's import some real journalists and networks who can handle the truth.

[@dianapeters9012]

3 cheers for the Constitution and those who have the ability and interlect to understand what is written. And to good and honest people.

[@justjoan4010]

Good interview, Ali. Great job.

[@mikekelley2877]

This judge is one of many heroes who worked to defend democracy on Jan 6th 2021; the capital police and the Jan 6th committee, are also to be congratulated for their efforts. Donald Trump, incited this insurrection because he lost the election and wouldn't accept the results.

[@josefinamasadao-haas2205]

Not to forget the people who protected the boxes with the electoral college results.

[@alyorkie6]

Judge Michael Luttig, a man of integrity. Saying how democracy should work, not by bending the rules to suit your selfish immoral purpose.

[@peggygallagher5802]

Thank you Ari for airing this and God Bless Judge Luttig for his continued Patriotism. We need you now more than ever! 🙏💜✌🇺🇸

[@strezztechnoid]

I am aware, thank you Alito, that the court is willing to take jurist prudence to before the Magna Carte. When the Supreme Court begins citing 4th century cannon law and Constantine as a basis in a decision, maybe it is time to consider what constitutes a legitimate court.

[@lovelight9261]

I know I am grateful to Judge Luttig. Knowledge is power.

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

Pence is as far from my policy preferences as can be. And I have distain for how he enabled Trump’s cult-building when in office. However, I am very thankful that he found his moral compass and his balls on January 6th.

[@eugenegoodwin1036]

If he could have, he would have. A true coward.

[@daleanderson7794]

@@eugenegoodwin1036 he could have left in the limo from the Capital that night with the SS and washed his hands of it but he didn’t and he stayed to save democracy.

[@jessecrawford3897]

@@daleanderson7794 he was gonna go on a one way trip and he knew it

[@ozdigg9254]

@@daleanderson7794 He wanted a legal excuse to remain and the one given to him by Luttig probably saved his life as well as 'democracy'.

[@cent20buck71]

@@daleanderson7794 I agree on that. But what have we heard lately? He's trying to straddle a fence because he thinks he has a chance at the presidency. Not hearing a word against trump because of that. Yet today trump says American Jews better get it together like Israel "while they still can". Mike?? Mitch?? Anyone?????

[@jewellquander2444]

Mr. Velshi, thank you... this was very informative and enlightening. So many legal and historical provisions that carry enormous weight within our Democracy were being questioned. Our former Vice President was/is a true "Patriot." He could have done more, but he did stand firm ... I am amazed at how deep this theory "dives."

[@garywilliams7905]

The judge should be honored. Forget party, he stood up for the constitution. WE owe him a huge debt of gratitude.

[@renatacantore3684]

Thank you for your critically important information. Thank you Judge Lutig for Standing Up For Democracy & Protecting The Constitution.🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🏆👏🏽👏🏽

[@allenbennett2055]

Luttic did a interview on PBS, it was long, but trust me, every minute was worth it. Watch it

[@nebtheweb8885]

I did! He told the twitter story in detail.

[@georgiatenantadvocategroup2822]

Thanks, I can’t wait.

[@usmale49]

Do you have a link to the PBS interview? I'm most interested in viewing that! Thank you!

[@JAC82]

Second this! It's on KZbin y'all! Go find it and listen to the whole thing!

[@coffeekittie]

Agreed 💯

[@jonlai794]

The courts need more Judges like Michael Luttig.

[@suebolton2767]

Judge Luddig you our friend are a true American hero!! Without question the very highest American hero we will EVER have!! We thank you with every true American heart in this nation!! God bless you always!

[@aruniyengar7976]

This segment from Ali is truly phenomenal. He conducted the interview in such a lucid manner that even I, a non-lawyer, could easily understand Judge Luttig's explanation of ISL. We need more people like Ali and Judge Luttig in the next couple of years when this country will go through a deep, dark tunnel created by the extremists.

[@rb032682]

Please be more specific. it is "conservative" extremists who are poisoning USA's government and USA's future.

[@ehayes7849]

Thank you for highlighting this honorable judge. I hear he will be joining Neal Katyal before supreme court against the anti-democracy 'states' rights voting' case being taken up.

[@marilynnyoung7026]

Wow...been studying this for a few months now, and I'm not an attorney but this is the best & most comprehensive explanation of what's at stake that I've come across. I did read his piece in the Atlantic too, but this was great. Thanks too, to excellent reporting by Ali!

[@gwen3010]

Thank you Judge Michael Luttig!!

[@jenniferlaroche7132]

It's so scary to think that everything that happened just so happened in the nick of time ..much respect to Judge Luttig

[@danielleisabellabanyard9968]

I knew it was a close thing, but not that close. That man probably saved Taiwan and Ukraine in the process. Slava this Judge! 🇬🇧

[@reginafetty6374]

I am not sure Taiwan is safe, but we will see.

[@lindacaswell9650]

I love the way you explain everything Ali Velshi I'm a huge fan ❤

[@daemon9737]

Thanks for this great and critical info. Study this stuff and vote, everyone!!

[@wendywhite2642]

I found myself saying this a lot lately.🤯 oh my God! I love you judge Luttig! 🌈❤️

[@BarryJSilva]

I know that Judge Luttig is retired, but he needs to further discuss this issue and others in a series of discussions for a longer time period. I would subscribe to the series. I'm also glad he is rewriting for clarification the Electoral Count Act. The madness needs to stop.

[@annsmith7207]

Hi Barry : And what we see here with Judge Luttig is the ability to work in a bi-partisan way with people who may have differing views but the willingness to work for a common goal! So refreshing in the midst of a highly partisan country instigated by the former Oval Office occupant. We will, as a country, get through this and Judge Luttig has placed a very fine point on how that is done.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Watch his interview on PBS.

[@PC-oz7tz]

Judge Luttig is amazing...thx...pls run for POTUS...your courage, experience, and knowledge is much needed for that position, which is unfortunately under vetted. Thx also to MSNBC.

[@estherdiaz9680]

Judge Lutting our Hero!!!! We the people thank you, and appreciate your excellent Ruling. From our bottom of our heart.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Wow that is quite a bit to digest but thank you former justice Luttig for upholding democracy !

[@SabaDhutt]

When it really counts, INTEGRITY is the most important thing .

[@curtisaz]

I could have listened to this another hour! Thank you for sweating the constitutional details, Judge Luttig! Our nation is better for it. I appreciate your courage to speak publicly with the motivation to preserve our democracy!

[@lukebalderose334]

You'll never find intelligent programming like this on fox

[@andreah6379]

In fact, just the opposite. Hitler had a minister of propaganda. His name was Joseph Goebbels. Both men knew they could manipulate the German ppl using strong negative emotions as hatred, anger & fear. Fascist propaganda was spread like a cancer & turned German against German. Hitler succeeded. Nothing that Rethuglicons do today is new or original. They take lessons using their idol, Hitler. Rw billionaires own the media channels Fox, OAN, Newsmax, etc...and just like Goebbels, put hate, anger fear on blast 24/7 virtually everywhere nationwide, turning rw voters into haters, angry fear-mongers and violent against other Americans. Rw billionaires busy rw voters with hatred so they can continue to pick our pockets clean by destroying our government, our social safety net programs, privatize and destroy democracy as we know it.

[@lauriesmith589]

Now this is true Conservative!! Not many like him left in America today? So sad....So Frightening!!

[@theresedavis2526]

He's a true US citizen!

[@rebeccacherry4171]

Thank you Judge Luddig for answering the call to be a part of saving our Democracy. The rule of law must be respected kept.

[@touchdown399]

Wow! I need to watch this at least 4 more times to have a basic understanding of the points he made. I'll do it. Fortify myself with knowledge for the upcoming holidaze!

[@latoniafranklin5321]

Thank You and GOD Bless You "Your Honor" Judge Luttig🙏🏻🙌🏻⚖️🙇🏻‍♂️⚖️🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@nitamckeethen6986]

Thank you for this, and thank God for Judge Luttig.

[@ThekimG313]

Thank you Ali for bringing attention to this very important message!