A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling. Rep.

Rep. Joseph Morelle of New York, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, sent a letter to colleagues informing them of his intent to file the resolution, which would kickstart what’s traditionally a cumbersome amendment process.

“This amendment will do what SCOTUS failed to do — prioritize our democracy,” Morelle said in a statement to AP.

  • @[email protected]
    6•2 months ago

    Being free from the consequences of your actions does not give you absolute power and authority. He can’t fire them, because he never had that power. What he can do is have them swatted and kill them in official capacity, although he can still be impeached.

    • @APassenger
      4•2 months ago

      Trump signed an executive order and made much of the executive branch fire-able. Go far enough and that influence can turn into control over other parts of the government.

      There’s a path to effective termination.

      • @linearchaosEnglish
        2•2 months ago

        Nah, that one only works because the executive branch belongs to the president. It’s kind of like my boss saying there’s a new rule at my work and he can fire you at will from your work.

        It would be a really convenient way to go if it worked though…

        • @APassenger
          1•2 months ago

          If Trump wins, come back to this mid-2026?

          • @linearchaosEnglish
            1•2 months ago

            Nah he’s more of a send you to gitmo I put a bullet in your head kind of fella.