THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Takedown of Trump-Alito Phone Call Draws Blood
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Jan 10, 2025 In this discussion, reporter Kyle Cheney from Politico delves into the ethical storm surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's private chat with Donald Trump, raising urgent calls for Alito's recusal in Trump-related cases. They dissect the integrity crisis facing the courts, aggravated by politically charged ties between judiciary and politics. The conversation also touches on Judge Eileen Cannon's controversial decisions and the complex road ahead for Trump amid the ongoing investigations, particularly regarding the January 6th Capitol riots.
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Alito's Controversial Call
- Justice Alito privately spoke with Trump, recommending a clerk for a job.
- This raises ethical concerns, especially given Trump's pending Supreme Court cases.
Timing of Trump's Request and Alito's Call
- Trump's request to the Supreme Court and his call with Alito occurred simultaneously.
- This creates an appearance of impropriety, impacting the court's legitimacy.
Raskin's Criticism of Alito
- Rep. Raskin criticizes Alito's conversation with Trump as unethical.
- Raskin points to Alito's past partisan activity in favor of Trump.