As with plenty of other things he is doing, this is illegal. The President of the United States is engaging in flagrantly illegal behavior on a daily basis as 30% of the country cheers him on.
The government is clearly incapable of stopping him, so in the end, it doesn't really matter if it's illegal or not. He'll do it because he can, and he'll get away with it.
It __does__ matter. Pointing out that somebody is flagrantly and openly defying their oath to the constitution is important. It’s important to note that we are no longer a liberal democracy. It is important to call out the fact our republic has ended.
Since the administration has openly stated that it intends to flout the judicial branch, I'm honestly curious to see how long the Supreme Court's majority stays attached to the position they staked in Trump v. US.
These are men (and woman) who have climbed the highest, most prestigious rung in the profession. Even if for purely egotistical reasons, it's hard to imagine they will have endless patience to watch the institution over which they preside become irrelevant.
Unless they're corrupt and are only using their position to enrich themselves. What good is the institution if you can't make any money from it, especially when they see the other two branches doing the same?
I may be wrong about this, but I don't think "grubby wealth accumulator" fits the psychological profile. I think these are people more interested in power and prestige, and to an extent ideology and legacy. As they weaken the institution, they weaken their own standing.
Yes, that's a tough one to solve. Will need to amend Constitution to allow President to appoint and fire judges at any time. As to the 3/4 of states requirement, a creative solution will have to be found. For example, split Alabama into 20 small states.
They can be “replaced” so easily by him. In a few weeks we could have 19 justices serving. They’re subservient like the rest of the republicans. They aren’t the last wall against fascism. They will kiss the ring.
