U.S. Supreme Court Justice Judge John G. Roberts Jr. hinted that he will reverse a key high court precedent for Donald Trump, an ex-prosecutor said.Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance, who also works as a legal analyst for MSNBC, weighed in on Trump's efforts to consolidate his power at the federa...

Summary

Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance warned that Chief Justice John Roberts may reverse a key Supreme Court precedent to benefit Donald Trump.

Trump seeks to overturn Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a 1930s ruling that limits presidential power to fire officials.

Vance argues Trump is trying to consolidate executive power and undermine the judiciary. She cited Roberts’ language in a past ruling granting ex-presidents broad immunity as an “ominous sign.”

The conservative court may prioritize politics over precedent.

  • Nougat
    84•14 hours ago

    She cited Roberts’ language in a past ruling granting ex-presidents broad immunity as an “ominous sign.”

    Jesus fucking christ, it’s not an “ominous sign,” it’s literally the keys to the kingdom. All this “taking cases to SCOTUS” is just the easiest way to get what he wants, with the least fuss. That “ominous sign” already says he can do whatever he wants with impunity, and we’re gonna find out just how far it goes.