MAGA Justices’ Shameless Pro-Trump Trickery Is About to Get Much Worse
Jun 20, 2024
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Veteran labor strategist Michael Podhorzer discusses the potential impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity, highlighting the interference in the election and the crisis it could lead to. The delay in Trump's trial timeline and the influence of MAGA-friendly justices are examined, raising concerns about the integrity of the legal system and the upcoming election. The chapter also explores the Republican strategy in shaping the Supreme Court and the importance of mobilizing civil society for democratic change.
The Supreme Court delay may impact the election results by postponing Trump's trial.
Delaying Trump's trial benefits the Republican Party, potentially influencing the election outcomes.
Deep dives
Trump's Trial Delay and Election Impact
The Supreme Court's delay in ruling on Trump's immunity claim has potentially interfered in the election process by postponing his trial. Labor strategist Michael Podhorser argued that the trial delay could already influence the election outcomes, suggesting a crisis that might be underestimated.
Implications of Trial Timing
Even if the trial starts before the election and certain charges against Trump are excluded, the delayed verdict could still impact the election without offering a definitive resolution. Delaying the trial benefits the Republican Party, leaving room for Trump's nomination without a resolved criminal verdict.
Judicial Accountability Concerns
There are growing concerns about the judiciary's accountability following potential delays in Trump's trial. The discussion highlighted the need for democratic mobilization against corrupted judicial actions to ensure a transparent and just legal system. This advocates for civic engagement to address the crisis at hand and uphold democratic values.
Any day now, the Supreme Court will rule on Donald Trump’s demand for immunity from prosecution for alleged insurrection-related crimes. Depending on how the court rules, it’s still possible Trump’s trial will begin before the election. But what if the damage is already done? Veteran labor strategist Michael Podhorzer has an important new piece on his Substack arguing that the MAGA-friendy justices and the court have already interfered in the election by delaying the trial to the degree it has—and that this is about to get worse. We talked to Podhorzer about why he thinks the court is pushing our country into a deep crisis.