Sen. Whitehouse and Lawrence Slam the Corporate Capture and Control of the Supreme Court

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March 21 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joins MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss a recent HuffPost story on a Koch Brothers and DonorsTrust-funded organization flying Trump-appointed judges to retreats at luxury resorts across the country.
www.huffpost.com/entry/judges...

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@billymorton8934 2 ай бұрын

Sheldon Whitehouse is all over the crooked Supreme Court justices. Great job Sheldon. 💙💙💙

@davidyemm7910 2 ай бұрын

But the big question remains. Now what. Exposure is one thing. How do we rid ourselves of these untouchable lifetime appointed people. The corruption runs so deep, and none of the billionaires holding the strings will ever be held accountable.

@user-uj9sz7op8e 2 ай бұрын

Great Show.. love it!

@samanthamariefreeman335 2 ай бұрын

I have a dream! To put Sheldon Whitehouse and Jamie Raskins in the Oval Office together - they would kick some major a$$...

@lindahanchett8994 2 ай бұрын

So right! This is scary as shit!!!!!!!!!!!!

@vincentvargas923 2 ай бұрын

Seriously these guys NEED!!! some oversight!!!

@wjack4728 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sen. Whitehouse. Get those money obsessed justices out of the supreme court before they totally destroy the country.

@samanthamariefreeman335 2 ай бұрын

Too late! 😣

@nicolaasstempels8207 2 ай бұрын

@@samanthamariefreeman335SC Justices *can* be impeached, but the likelihood of a 2/3rds majority in the Senate is meagre. But the SCOTUS itself decides that the application of 14:3 is up to Congress. I know of at least 1 SC Justice that risks disqualification from public office.

@Slo-ryde 2 ай бұрын

If he wins, Biden needs to expand the court by 3 more judges.

@andrewpinson1268 2 ай бұрын

Or we could just teach the people who fall for his crap about how the SC works. He is one wacko nutcase.

@varab6287 2 ай бұрын

This is a very dangerous supreme Court.

@prismpyre7653 2 ай бұрын

The entire structure of the institution has become dangerous when coupled with the politcization of the nominating process and the pipeline that one side has created of zealots trained from birth to infiltrate and undermine the impartial judciary; not to mention all the illegal and/or unqualified appointments which have not been redressed.... real action is required and it is not forthcoming from Biden or Schumer that's for sure.

@stefanhall3219 2 ай бұрын

Too late now! This is the Supreme of the 21st century so get used to it !

@PriscillaRobb 2 ай бұрын

So true.

@ellenmcconnell1433 2 ай бұрын

....a very dangerous supreme court "majority" - just had to add one word This senator is gold, at least for historical purposes.

@mellow5123 2 ай бұрын

Yet as Lawrence and Sheldon have shown, it's not just SCOTUS. They're training judges/lawyers on every level. Where is the DEM counter to this??

@theemporersnewclothes 2 ай бұрын

Whitehouse for the supreme court

@user-ss8iy2to6t 2 ай бұрын

HOW, will thomas go to jail for jan 6th conflict of interest. or stay on the bench unitl he kicka the buket?

@hopeemch8511 2 ай бұрын

That would be the most satisfying outcome of our prodemocracy majority electorate win in November. Remember if we deliver blue that gives us leverage. Demanding Whitehouse for Supreme Court would be a premium ask that no one could reject.

@dannmarceau9743 2 ай бұрын

We need both Houses along with the White House.

@peterschancel7223 2 ай бұрын

Vote Blue 2024.."" Citizen Trump""" faces Justice 2024

@JJ21210 2 ай бұрын

FYI, both chambers. Congress doesn't have two houses. The House (capital H) and the Senate are the two chambers of Congress.

@richietattersall2122 2 ай бұрын

@@JJ21210 Not a clue, they are NOT referred as "chambers" anywhere in the Constitution, they ARE referred to as "2 Houses of Congress" multiple times in the only document that actually matters, the United States Constitution. A classic is the last section of Section 3 of the 14th. "But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds OF EACH HOUSE, remove such disability."

@PriscillaRobb 2 ай бұрын

We need too. See what’s going in the lower house? GOPs do nothing for 15 months except impeaching Biden cuz that was their small god ( trump) wants.

@ardentynekent2099 2 сағат бұрын

They claim to be "textualists", but looks as if a great answer can be found on-line-- and cherry picked The obvious question: Is this was Judge Canon is so ill-equipped to rule on anything. She knows the secret codes, but she doesn't know what to do with the linguistics of the thing?

@sassysaint3096 2 ай бұрын

President Biden, listen up please, if we take house house and add to the Senate we must fix the Supreme Court.

@bellda9042 2 ай бұрын

Pack the Supreme Court ❤

@bobtrask2217 2 ай бұрын

Impeach those who lied at their confirmation hearing.

@AndreaCuchetto 2 ай бұрын

@@bellda9042- Restore justice to the Supreme Court.

@bonnieprice9482 2 ай бұрын

He has some ready to put in .. We just need to tack back the house !

@ellde4761 2 ай бұрын

As things stand now Biden can’t even get Federal Judges through the GOP House because of all the DIRTY MONEY!

@freedomfinder5196 2 ай бұрын

The People deserve an ethical Supreme Court. Vote blue so we can reform SCOTUS!! Love hearing from both these guys! Thanks!!

@stefanhall3219 2 ай бұрын

Even if Biden wins in 2024,even if the Dems win Congress- nothing will change!

@billrobbins5874 2 ай бұрын

Sure appreciate all the work you're doing and the reporting on this important problem.

@SoldiersNRprayers 2 ай бұрын

@@billrobbins5874look up March 20, 2022, we we added to the list of regressive democracies

@kimforte6557 2 ай бұрын

Impeach them! It’s been done before!

@SoldiersNRprayers 2 ай бұрын

@@kimforte6557 yes it has, and in my opinion to a betted Democrat POTUS than Biden. MY Opinion no reply welcomed. Vote how you feel best it's not my vote it's yours l

@user-tq3ri7yi1s 2 ай бұрын

Senator Whitehouse rocks the schoolhouse!

@PatrickAsti 2 ай бұрын

Perhaps Senator Whitehouse will one day lead the Supreme Court!

@Simspop600 2 ай бұрын

Would absolutely love that. He is ethical and so realistic!

@user-ge1nk8if2h 2 ай бұрын

Insightful revelations of right-wing corruption once again!! Great job Senator Whitehouse!! Excellent Show Lawrence!!!

@Grannathinks 2 ай бұрын

💯%!

@rebeccacarlson9166 2 ай бұрын

I Love Lawrence & Sen Whitehouse!

@dorisbelleisle646 2 ай бұрын

Sen Whitehouse always gives me a feeling of hope. Thanks!

@kathrynshaw192 2 ай бұрын

Ì am just astonished that there are so many filthy, dirty, corrupt people who have ended up as lifetime SC Justices instead of inside a jail cell.

@Susieq26754 2 ай бұрын

Freemasons don't go to jail.

@shielanunn3484 2 ай бұрын

Always WAS.. none CARE that WE Now Know...DISBAND THE COURT

@Slo-ryde 2 ай бұрын

Obviously some are indeed above the law!

@DebbieAppelhans 2 ай бұрын

And you can guarantee they're in with the drug. Trafficking and sex trafficking that is a guarantee.😮😮😮

@1mightymouse 2 ай бұрын

Senator Whitehouse, please save us.😮

@annebiggins7180 2 ай бұрын

Please support him by voting blue!!

@meaganlawler7536 2 ай бұрын

We appreciate Senator Whitehouse. Whitehouse has been beating this drum when no one was listening. We are all listening now. Thank you😊

@sharonsmith3687 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Senator Whitehouse!!

@user-il8ip1kv4q 2 ай бұрын

Excellent update Senator Whitehouse is fantastic! Thank you both 💙💙👍👍

@ConorRyan-kw4sx 2 ай бұрын

Senator Whitehouse, keep up the great work. You're terrific!!

@leilaniford3574 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Senator Whitehouse.

@jessicakoegel4353 2 ай бұрын

Congress should pass laws that prohibit any judge from accepting vacations, gifts, loans, etc from donors and organizations and PACS. Just do it!

@janetmccusker9185 2 ай бұрын

Exactly they get paid enough money that they don't need bribes you're being bribed from the rich and that's why we're in such a hell hole right now with these judges

@PriscillaRobb 2 ай бұрын

Make congress so blue to make that happen.

@bws15 2 ай бұрын

That's all great in theory, but it will never happen because it's those very lawmakers that want the ability to bribe the justices with trips, "conventions," etc. This is an easier means of getting their agenda approved. Convincing 5 people whose political views already align with yours is a whole lot easier than convincing 217 others in the House, or 50 others in the Senate, to go along with your plan.

@Slo-ryde 2 ай бұрын

GOP won’t let it happen, as long as they keep getting voted back in.

@midnightreader84 2 ай бұрын

The Heritage Foundation should also be investigated.

@c.m.169 2 ай бұрын

All SCOTUS should be Constitutional scholars

@tammygarrett9261 2 ай бұрын

Definitely.

@wendygerrish4964 2 ай бұрын

That's what they claim to be..and since the constitution doesn't say anything about accepting bribes favours or multi million dollar holidays...

@Wyonative08 2 ай бұрын

@@wendygerrish4964 For sure! Of course it doesn't but, what they're doing is dismantling every single aspect of the Federal Gov't and trying to deliberately misinterpret the Constitution to their benefit. It's not acceptable or right. STOP being so damn corrupt Donald, grow the hell up and give up your vendetta filled tirades and go back to bed. 😮

@bobtrask2217 2 ай бұрын

I would settle for honest

@lorischneider7100 2 ай бұрын

I always enjoy MSNBCs Lawrence. Tonight Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island was on. I just love him, he is so intelligent.💙🐦

@Simspop600 2 ай бұрын

Super Intellect, Brilliant and ethical - love Senator Whitehouse! Wish all Judges were kicked out and we start with Sen Whitehouse - who would install ethical Judges on board! With Term Limits

@user-kq7wc4kf4f 2 ай бұрын

WTF America??? We have to change this $hit!

@cloggietony 2 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@Slo-ryde 2 ай бұрын

Only when the Dems control all 3 branches… then maybe it can be done .

@kathyestes6577 2 ай бұрын

Wow this is disgusting and disheartening. Information like this must get out to the public more.

@1suitcasesal 2 ай бұрын

I love Senator Whitehouse. He's a very wise and knowledgeable person. I really appreciate hearing his views on issues.

@user-jv2bn8im7l 2 ай бұрын

When are Billboards going up to disgrace this court?

@kelliparra2483 2 ай бұрын

And their crying about Fani Willis splitting the bills with her boyfriend? What a bunch of hypocrites.

@Slo-ryde 2 ай бұрын

Hypocrisy is a requisite for a Republican

@deborahmuller7559 2 ай бұрын

Thanks again Sen. Whitehouse and Lawrence O'Donnell for bringing the plot to light.

@carmencrawford458 2 ай бұрын

Just Thank you Dheldon,One of the Best Senators.

@geoffnelson4777 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sen. Whitehouse for your continuing efforts!!!!!!!

@patriciaself2957 2 ай бұрын

We thank Sheldon Whitehouse , greatly💙

@stephenludlum9746 2 ай бұрын

Judges should be banned from taking any vacation they don't pay for. If they can go after a DA for taking a vacation, she might not have paid for why are judges allowed to? It could be a conflict of interest in their decisions.

@bovinityleak2066 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for exposing this massive corruption at the top court of the land! Your hard work on “the scheme” has been so important and I appreciate you.

@vicw9223 2 ай бұрын

I have so much respect and administration for Senator Whitehouse. I would love to vote for him for president one day.

@Veronica-I 2 ай бұрын

Love Sheldon Whitehouse. I am so proud to be from Rhode Island.

@michelez715 2 ай бұрын

Rhode Island should be proud! Not only in having such a great Senator as Sheldon Whitehouse, but also the best former judge, Judge Frank Caprio of Providence, RI.

@jamesparker5688 2 ай бұрын

If SCOTUS can bend the law to meet their needs, that's not justice, that's favoritism. Nobody is above the law, especially the law makers.

@wr3915 2 ай бұрын

Someone explain to me why Sheldon Whitehouse is not standing for POTUS???? He is such a well-read and experienced politician and an honest man. Gutsy, too.

@JJ21210 2 ай бұрын

Sen. Whitehouse, I know this sounds a little corny, but: You're an American hero. Your dedication to protecting American democracy, and to making life less schitty for most of us than it has been over the past 40 years (thanks to lousy GOP economic policies), is remarkable and wonderful. Thank you.

@anthonycarter8158 2 ай бұрын

Sickening

@davidhunt3808 2 ай бұрын

Maybe Senator Whitehouse should be in the White House ?

@JJ21210 2 ай бұрын

The US would never elect someone as brilliant as he is.

@susanbengston3208 2 ай бұрын

davidhunt: Yes Indeed! Senator Whitehouse 2028!!

@kamilebrahimoff3589 2 ай бұрын

I have been a fan of Sheldon Whitehouse for a while. Keep up the good work. 💙🗽🇺🇸

@kimberlytanner8739 2 ай бұрын

This man is brilliant,he knows who,what,where,when,why,an how,the Supreme Court workes,and all there bullshit is created.😊😊😊😊

@samanthamariefreeman335 2 ай бұрын

Whitehouse for the White House!!

@jeannettel4759 2 ай бұрын

Wouldn't that be wonderfully logical.

@JamesBondDZero7Mi6 2 ай бұрын

Enough already. Stack the Supreme Court. There are 13 Federal Court Districts - Not 9. Biden should just put in 4 moderate liberals to balance the shady business. Trump & McConnell made the SC political/partisan which should never have happened.

@Simspop600 2 ай бұрын

McConnell is as unethical as they come!

@susanbengston3208 2 ай бұрын

JamesBondDZero: Exactly! Legal, Legitimate and Necessary to Preserve, Protect and Sustain Our Great Nation!!

@cknowles3980 2 ай бұрын

I wish we all could have Sheldon Whitehouse, I’m from IN and we have the sorriest reps.

@geoffharrower2845 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Sen. Whitehouse but I’m afraid it’s a more than formidable task to clean up SCOTUS for the people.

@tinoyb9294 2 ай бұрын

Pack the court!

@veronicareitherreese6671 2 ай бұрын

If the judicial branch is so interested in " history and tradition," how about no electricity, computer, or indoor plumbing for these folks.

@user-rw2ed5yo1w 2 ай бұрын

The Senator is a leader in Democracy, and the Rule of Law. Did you think that RBG was invitied to any of these conferences. Simply no...She wasn't that easily manipulated.

@annebiggins7180 2 ай бұрын

RBG is still working from up above now!👌🏼⚡️

@michelez715 2 ай бұрын

Yes, but unfortunately by staying as long as she did, the Democrats were denied the opportunity to correct the imbalance that now prevails. Justice Stephen Breyer got it right. He resigned, which allowed President Biden to appoint Justice Jackson. RBG should have resigned, she wasn't in good health and was 87 years old.

@cloggietony 2 ай бұрын

Senator Whitehouse, the title of your book explains American politics. It’s all about money.

@dannmarceau9743 2 ай бұрын

Mitch isn't going to Heaven.🔥

@maryglass3658 2 ай бұрын

Nor Clarence, or Ginny, or Lindsay. Shameless shills all.

@blueberry-ri7eb 2 ай бұрын

Expand the court x 4. We love Sheldon.

@user-cs5fo4do3v 2 ай бұрын

The current supreme court MUST be disbanded.

@Slo-ryde 2 ай бұрын

Sadly it cannot

@susanbengston3208 2 ай бұрын

The S.C. Must be balanced to reflect the Equal and Honest Representation of The American People!!

@patriciavaughan1390 2 ай бұрын

The court needs to be expanded!! The GOP has taken too the political on all sides and has turned everything political!

@lorettaberry415 2 ай бұрын

More and more money and gifts, which is illegal.

@debracarlson5511 2 ай бұрын

Is it too late to save us from this Supreme Court?

@Rowan2314 2 ай бұрын

Seems it's a chess game after all. You are doing your country a great service. Thank you Senator Sheldon. Let's keep fighting and playing the game, shall we?!!!😮

@susanbengston3208 2 ай бұрын

Let’s clear that board, it’s dirty.

@Lula2979 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

@antonomaseapophasis5142 2 ай бұрын

Who, from the Leonard Leo network, is coaching Cannon? On a burner phone of course.

@joeatalig5005 2 ай бұрын

Clarence Thomas and Alito

@kimhoitomt8527 5 күн бұрын

Her husband was a mob boss lawyer. Two former NY mobsters are living in FL and are friends with trump. Who is coaching her? Perhaps her husband is. I read somewhere that their mortgage was paid off, so was Kavanaugh’s. Somebody’s paying them.

@dennisfeldman7799 2 ай бұрын

Term limits!

@user-kn7hm5kd2q 2 ай бұрын

So nice to see someone that really cares about the country and the people! Thank you senator Whitehouse!👍🇺🇲

@prismpyre7653 2 ай бұрын

But I don't hear any Democrats talking about the kind of radical and urgent action that would be needed to redress such a threat which is the product of careful exploitation of deep structural faults. Our judicial branch needs Reconstruction-- the kind that should have happened in the 1870s, but didn't..

@susanne4795 2 ай бұрын

Rotten to the core, who do they think they are fooling.

@sandrastjohn-qr5tc 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like mind control of judges to perform for billionaires

@guyyates3284 2 ай бұрын

These corrupt justice's must be removed from the court.....immediately....

@patc1764 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Senator Whitehouse for your perseverance of truth and justice… and efforts to protect us.

@Ian_sothejokeworks 2 ай бұрын

These people are evil. They act like it's all just a game to play to get what they want!

@davidyemm7910 2 ай бұрын

Exposure is important, but meaningless if no action is taken to stop the corruption. Who is finally going to file charges against individual Supreme Court justices?If it's up to Merrick Garland, nothing will happen.

@cristinesaunders2428 2 ай бұрын

Sheldon Whitehouse and Lawrence O'Donnell are the very best of the Best! Thank you!

@maryandrade7193 2 ай бұрын

In the future can you ask the question of a person who was looking to be a Supreme Court Judge; have you ever gone too Such & such place? Were you taught altered truths about the constitution? Did Mr. Crow have you attend this school? And if they answer yes, do not accept them. We really have to vet all new appointments to the Supreme court!

@kelliparra2483 2 ай бұрын

They'll just lie. The one's that are their now were asked if they would rule against Rowe v Wade and they said oh no that''s already law and then turned around and ruled against it.

@rosemaryporter5771 2 ай бұрын

Selective garbage in garbage out ?

@susanbengston3208 2 ай бұрын

Organized Corruption and Treason.

@rauxhyde2614 2 ай бұрын

The SC is a present form of danger! End Citizens United! Balance the SC and assign term limits - no more than two terms at 4-6 years each term, - or dissolve it altogether. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! Thank you Senator Whitehouse!!

@mistiecantey1 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse.

@peterholder9999 2 ай бұрын

Vote them out

@HLBear 2 ай бұрын

SCOTUS isn't elected...

@tammygarrett9261 2 ай бұрын

I'VE HAD IT !

@kristoffaninkama3883 2 ай бұрын

Vote BLUE for control of the Whitehouse, Senate, and House of Rep. Reform the justice system. Enact law to abolish the lifetime appointments of judges as this breed room for corruption as it is discovered now. Enact laws to pit term limits to the appointment of judges. VOTE BLUE TO DO THE ABOVE.

@susanbengston3208 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@stefanhall3219 2 ай бұрын

Senator Whitehouse is a hero,but even he cannot achieve reform with this DOJ ,Merrick Garland and Maga House!

@johnW347 2 ай бұрын

Keep putting this information out there these judges need to be investigated and impeached every one should know this

@Ferst60 2 ай бұрын

You’re a star Sir! Keep exposing the SCOTUS corruption

@davidjames2083 2 ай бұрын

*Absolutely marvellous! **_Raconteurship par excellence!_** But also extremely troubling -- "$billionaire funded doctrine factories." -- OMG!* 👍😎🇬🇧☕

@rapson672 2 ай бұрын

America has the best Supreme Court money can buy !

@sandyd3686 2 ай бұрын

You got that RIGHT 😮😠😡😡

@HerrFrankenstein 2 ай бұрын

When the plain text of the constitution becomes a puzzle, and justice is a bridge too far... time for change... Americans deserve better

@fuzzfacelogic789 2 ай бұрын

Not shocked after decision to take over 2 months to consider a presidential immunity question. Good on Senator Whitehouse.

@Adam_Horton 2 ай бұрын

Stay AWESOME Senator Whitehouse 👏 thank you sir for all you do and all your hard work 🙏💯💙🌊✊🤙🤘🤟

@kimkeith1738 2 ай бұрын

Senator Whitehouse is a rock star!! Keep going!!

@sandraspidle5972 2 ай бұрын

I am thankful for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, but he needs a few more honorable Senators and Congress members helping him bring back honor to our SCOTUS, our government, and the United States of America. Who will stand with him? Who has not taken bribes or crossed the line? God bless Sheldon Whitehouse.🇺🇸

@patcomerford5596 2 ай бұрын

This is an excellent and erudite upload which sadly confirms my distrust of the members of SCOTUS.

@joanmurphy2166 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Senator Whitehouse. 🇺🇸

@as3346 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Senator Sheldon is " The peoples' senator"

@davidyemm7910 2 ай бұрын

For God sake, do something!

@josephredhead867 2 ай бұрын

Exactly. You hit the nail on the head. That is why such bad decisions are coming out of that institution. Many are in cahoots with we know what class.

@j.e.klopfer5819 Ай бұрын

Hello Sen Sheldon Whitehouse!!! You are an American hero! Thank you!

@MsTjules 2 ай бұрын

Senator Whitehouse, Sir it is heartening to have someone so committed to a just and ethical supreme court. I wish you godspeed in your endeavors and hope we all get to see your and our collective dreams come to fruition. Thank you for being the voice of truth, freedom and justice for all! Little satire aside here, have you ever thought of running for president? I just think it would be cool to hear them say President Whitehouse is at the White house, lol!! I know you would be ethical and just, and that is what's most important in a good President!!

@blueberry-ri7eb 2 ай бұрын

How did history permit corporations to be considered people for elections in Citizens United?

@margaretchant5725 2 ай бұрын

This segment brings the whole, factual picture into focus. Thank you Gentlemen.

@markmanning8832 2 ай бұрын

Yeah Senator Whitehouse!

@craigrussell7542 2 ай бұрын

For the $464 million Donald Trump owes New York he could have bought Clarence Thoma 464 times! (Not that he needed to.)

@annebiggins7180 2 ай бұрын

Hasn't he ?

@RoseyFuture 2 ай бұрын

This is very consequential! Thank you 👏👏👏

@ninemoonplanet 2 ай бұрын

Justice Scalia was frequently at these "meetings" put on by donor/ wealthy business people to learn how to "read" the laws to fit the desired outcome. This goes completely against "fair and impartial" judicial practice. Scalia dies years ago. The justices have been USED as advocates, not impartial or studied law results.