Late Show Host Stephen Colbert Condemns Supreme Court's Decision to Hear Arguments on Trump's Immunity, Raises Concerns about Constitutionality
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In the latest episode of "The Late Show," host Stephen Colbert expressed his outrage over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear former President Trump's immunity argument, further delaying his criminal trial related to Jack Smith's 2020 election interference probe. Colbert even went as far as jokingly warning the justices about the consequences of their ruling, citing the involvement of Seal Team 6, which currently works for President Joe Biden.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review whether Trump has immunity from prosecution in this case, a dispute that holds significant legal and political implications, especially in an election year. The justices have fast-tracked the appeal and will hear oral arguments in late April, with a ruling expected by late June.
Colbert decried the court's decision to delay Trump's trial, accusing them of violating the Constitution. He humorously remarked, "In the landmark case of 'People v. Do Laws Matter?' Seriously, what is going on?!" Colbert's frustration with the delay prompted him to half-jokingly threaten to drive to Washington and express his dissatisfaction by rubbing his a- on their gavels.
Pointing to the Washington D.C. court of appeals' unanimous decision that Trump is not immune from prosecution in the 2020 election interference case, Colbert argued that such a ruling should be a straightforward matter. However, he expressed concern that the high court's decision could be further delayed until late September or October due to the defense being granted 88 days to prepare.
Colbert seized on Trump's legal team's own arguments to caution the Supreme Court about potentially angering President Biden. "Kind of weird that SCOTUS feels the need to consider whether or not laws exist," he quipped, alluding to Trump's lawyers' assertion that a president has immunity unless impeached and convicted by the Senate, even in the hypothetical scenario of directing Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival.
Moreover, Colbert boldly declared the Supreme Court as "unconstitutional," asserting that it was "divorced from reality" and unaligned with the desires of the American people. Liberal hosts on MSNBC shared Colbert's concerns, with Rachel Maddow warning of a doomsday scenario in which Trump could potentially become a dictator for life if he wins the election because of the Supreme Court's decision.
While awaiting the Supreme Court's ruling, critics are left contemplating its potential implications on presidential accountability and immunity from prosecution. The nation eagerly awaits the outcome of this high-stakes legal battle.
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