THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
“Horrifying”: Trump’s Angry New Rants to Media Openly Defy SCOTUS
Apr 15, 2025
Asawin Suebsaeng, a senior political reporter at Rolling Stone and adjunct journalism professor, delves into Trump’s alarming actions and rants following his meeting with El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele. They discuss Trump’s brazen defiance of the Supreme Court regarding deportations, labeling his intentions as 'horrifying.' Suebsaeng highlights the increasing embrace of far-right authoritarianism and the dangerous implications of proposed deportations of U.S. citizens, raising serious concerns about the state of democracy.
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- Trump's refusal to comply with the Supreme Court regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia signals a troubling trend of lawlessness in his administration.
- The alignment between Trump's rhetoric and authoritarian tactics, as evidenced by his meeting with Nayib Bukele, raises alarms about civil rights and democracy.
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Trump's Defiance of Supreme Court Ruling
The discussion centers on President Trump's refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling regarding Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, who was illegally deported to El Salvador despite having protection in the U.S. during the Trump administration. Trump's assertion that Abrego-Garcia is a criminal is noteworthy, especially since he had never faced any charges. The willingness to disregard the Supreme Court's demand for Abrego-Garcia's return highlights a troubling trend of lawlessness within the administration. As observers point out, this situation marks a significant departure from the principle that emphasizes due process and the presumption of innocence.
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