Jamie Raskin shuts down "presidential immunity" for Trump
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Published 2024-04-30
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00:00 Does the president have the power to do whatever he wants with absolute immunity?
04:09 Congress is an essential check on the president’s power
06:27 Trump attempted to bypass and overthrow the constitution on January 6
11:18 Trump’s claim vs. judicial review
18:25 Trump claims he’s categorically immune from criminal prosecution
23:08 Could the president order an assassination of his political rivals?
24:30 January 6th was an unprecedented assault
29:10 This fallacy is debunked
29:43 Q&A start
32:00 If the Supreme Court rules that Trump has immunity to commit criminal acts with impunity, would this extend to Biden?
33:55 On the complicity of the Supreme Court to take up this absurd question
35:57 What would it mean if Trump was granted immunity, if he were to win in November?
37:59 On Trump’s claim that a president can’t get anything done without immunity
39:40 Civil immunity vs. criminal immunity
40:47 Next up on Class: Emoluments Clause
41:30 Conclusion
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All Comments (21)
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Jamie Raskin is a bloody hero. A smart man who does things well, respect!
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Jaime Raskin is a national treasure who deserves to be protected. 💙! No, Trump isn't immune.
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Thank you Congressman Raskin. This world would be intolerable without you in it. Keep up the good work.
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Please send this to the Supreme Court judges. Apparently they don’t know .
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I wish Congressman Raskin would run for the POTUS in 2028. He is a national treasure.
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Jamie Raskin is the best! What a relief that someone like him is in Washington. I hope he is thinking about running for POTUS someday!
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As a 73 yo from Europe I'm thrilled to learn about the US Constitution and jurisdiction! Very well done! JAMIE RASKIN for PRESIDENT!
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No one, especially a President should be " doing criminal actions, "and b allowed to do SO!
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Can you imagine this strong intellectual man who cares about his country first; as POTUS? 💙🇺🇸🗽
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An innocent man would NOT need immunity from prosecution.
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Mr. Raskin should be on the side of the People in the Supreme Court hearing. 👍👏👏👏👏
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😡😡😡 That this should even be CONSIDERED, before the SUPREME COURT is stinking OUTRAGEOUS! They should have thrown this out & THEN kicked Trump's ENORMOUS arse, all the way to the PRISON!😡
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Wow! Raskin is a genius. Jamie for president in 2028!
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Raskin has the potential to be one of the best presidents in US history. He has the integrity, character, empathy, and education to lead this country.
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I love how Raskin is so knowledgeable and articulate.
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Thank You Mr. Raskin for your service and all your help!!!
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Raskin is the most influential person in Congress. He is so well spoken and knowledgeable about every aspect of our constitution.
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We are so lucky to have this man as a member of congress. Please take care of yourself because we might not make it without you.
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This is what a true and respected congressman looks like. Thankyou for all that you do. Raskin for President 2028. Great podcast Brian. VOTE BLUE FOR SANITY 💙
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This “ Class teaching “ Should be forwarded on all media Especially to each of the justices of the Supreme Court!
