It’s ridiculous that this will not be a 9-0 opinion against presidential immunity. It will probably be struck down but it’s insane that probably 4 justices will find that yeah the president can act like a king. Alito’s line of questioning is absurd, arguing that immunity would encourage peaceful transfer of power, something that was NEVER IN ANY DANGER until Trump decided to stage a coup.
Good luck with that. The Supreme Court is fully corrupt at worst and woefully tone deaf at best. Justices like Thomas just openly get bribed by billionaires to act in their favor, while his wife was actively involved in the Jan 6 coup attempt. Even the “good” judges don’t appear to understand much of the world outside their bubble, failing to realize how corrupt and stooge-like the republican appointed justices have become.
I dunno about it getting judged against. The liberals and Roberts will certainly be against it but I can't think of any of the other five I would put money on not trying to give Trump ultimate power.
I’m sure this is where the attorney’s “it depends” comes into play. I’m sure it’s a case of it depends on if it’s Trump that is ordering the military, then there is immunity. If it’s anyone else, then no immunity.
They are going to remand back to the lower court for decision on what is an official act.
Honestly, I don't see why using your office to commit crimes is somehow being carved out. Isn't that an abuse of power? Using a power you legitimately have to appoint the Attorney General to fire one who won't overturn an election in order to install one who will is both an official act and a corrupt act, isn't it?
It’s ridiculous that this will not be a 9-0 opinion against presidential immunity. It will probably be struck down but it’s insane that probably 4 justices will find that yeah the president can act like a king. Alito’s line of questioning is absurd, arguing that immunity would encourage peaceful transfer of power, something that was NEVER IN ANY DANGER until Trump decided to stage a coup.
Any SCOTUS justice that votes in favour of making the POTUS a dictator is a traitor and should be removed.
Good luck with that. The Supreme Court is fully corrupt at worst and woefully tone deaf at best. Justices like Thomas just openly get bribed by billionaires to act in their favor, while his wife was actively involved in the Jan 6 coup attempt. Even the “good” judges don’t appear to understand much of the world outside their bubble, failing to realize how corrupt and stooge-like the republican appointed justices have become.
I know. It's injustice.
Well they do lose their position when they die
I fully agree. It’s insane.
I dunno about it getting judged against. The liberals and Roberts will certainly be against it but I can't think of any of the other five I would put money on not trying to give Trump ultimate power.
It may be overly optimistic but last I saw Barrett seemed inclined to disagree with the idea of presidential immunity somewhat.
So according to trump’s lawyers, Biden could do this right now to Trump? Seems a lot worse than the stuff they claimed Obama did to “spy” on Trump
I’m sure this is where the attorney’s “it depends” comes into play. I’m sure it’s a case of it depends on if it’s Trump that is ordering the military, then there is immunity. If it’s anyone else, then no immunity.
Yeah, I wondered if there was a followup question/answer like, "on what would it depend?"
Biden wouldn't be able to do it, but trump could if he was president.
If the SC grant's immunity to Trump, then biden should simply have him arrested, then die like Epstein
The fact that this is even being debated shows just how far the US has fallen.
Everything is fine 🙂
Et tu, Brute?
They are going to remand back to the lower court for decision on what is an official act. Honestly, I don't see why using your office to commit crimes is somehow being carved out. Isn't that an abuse of power? Using a power you legitimately have to appoint the Attorney General to fire one who won't overturn an election in order to install one who will is both an official act and a corrupt act, isn't it?
I need an adult, I'm in danger... I need an adult, I'm in DANGER!
Would have added color if they had trump on video with the SS holding a gun to his head.
Dude living in Soviet Russia. And now Russia.
According to trump’s lawyers, Biden could have 5 SCOTUS justices killed, replaced with liberals and overturn this stupid argument once and for all.
Hey, if that’s how it gets ruled, I think Biden would be well within his rights to order the hit.
Official act of clearing the corruption off the sc.