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Trump's judge grudge
Mar 25, 2025
Kate Shaw, a law professor and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, and Ian Millhiser, Vox's Supreme Court correspondent, dive into the tense relationship between Donald Trump and the judiciary. They discuss Trump's legal setbacks and his threats to impeach judges. The conversation sheds light on the balance of power between branches of government, the unusual involvement of Chief Justice Roberts in political matters, and the shifting loyalties among justices, particularly focusing on Amy Coney Barrett's judicial independence amidst Republican expectations.
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Quick takeaways
- Trump's ongoing legal battles reveal a significant trend of his dissatisfaction with judicial decisions, prompting threats of impeachment against judges he opposes.
- The podcast highlights Justice Amy Coney Barrett's emerging judicial independence, which challenges the expectation of unwavering loyalty from Trump-appointed justices within the Republican Party.
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