“Democracy defended by educated pro-democracy voters whose numbers exceed the sands of a desert can defeat a rogue president mobilized to overthrow it!” John Johnson II..07/03/24
By John Johnson II
On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that all presidents are immune from prosecution for certain acts committed within the scope of their official duties. However, by selectively identifying acts vital to Trump’s previous convictions and pending criminal trials, they’ve blatantly ruled with extreme partiality in Trump’s favor. They handed Trump an olive tree instead of a branch, thus anointing Trump as President, Mafia Boss, & King.
By failing to define, clarify, and categorize which acts constitute official acts, the court punted as a football, and this decision went back to the district’s lower court for a decision.
Consequently, SCOTUS ruled that former President Trump’s actions, including a weekly assassination, performed as special presidential duties could fall under the presumptive immunity reserved for him since he also reigns as Mafia Boss and King.
Has SCOTUS now lost their mind along with their integrity? Trump will be capable of shooting someone on 5th Avenue in New York without losing voters or facing prosecution. He’ll be able to threaten anyone by simply saying, as President, Mafia Boss, or King, “Go ahead, make my day!”
SCOTUS knows very well that any decision regarding Trump’s criminal trials faces appeals and a return to them for acceptance or a ruling against it. Trump now has received acres of olive trees. But will they submit to picking the olives? Also, are they aware that their refusal could result in a presidential assassination?
Using modest deceptive tactics, they’ve alleged that their immunity rulings would shield Presidents from prosecution by a newly elected vindictive president. Noticeably, this ruling specifically shields Trump at this critical moment.
This Court, without shame, not only significantly shielded Trump from future prosecutions but now allows him increased latitude for vindication through appeals from past prosecutions and convictions. Would their ruling have been more decisive and thorough had this person not been their beloved benefactor, Donald J. Trump?
Remember, SCOTUS shielded Trump from the Colorado v. Trump Case. This decision seriously wounded democracy and paved the way for Trump to remain a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, thus facilitating his run for president again.
In other words, this Supreme Court’s packing resembled a “Casino” gambling model. This Court-packing scheme ensured democracy and its voters lose, just as gamblers lose routinely playing Blackjack.
SCOTUS must remain aware of Article II, section 4 of the US Constitution. It defines the grounds for their impeachment and convictions as “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Could SCOTUS’ decision to grant broad immunity to presidents be a quid pro quo move to insulate them from Congressional ethics regulations? This question isn’t as preposterous as their concept of presidential immunity!
Nevertheless, a divided Congress is less likely to act to reign in a Supreme Court packed with a super majority by a Republican former president. As a republic, the future salvation of democracy remains in the hands of America’s voters.
YOU BE THE JUDGE!
