In an interview with MSNBC, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) criticized a comment made by Donald Trump's lawyer regarding Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Raskin accused the lawyer of adopting a "New York mobsters" mentality by insinuating that Kavanaugh would support Trump in his ballot cases.

Raskin stated, "'Yeah, we own that one. We own that one. Get in that court. That guy's in our pocket.' And for fascists and authoritarian parties and movements, the law is really not what you know, but it's who you know."

Highlighting the importance of impartiality, Raskin emphasized that the law should determine the outcome of cases, not personal connections. He further expressed his belief that Trump is disqualified, asserting that "to know the law here is to understand that Donald Trump is disqualified."

The comments came after the Supreme Court agreed to take up a case concerning Trump's disqualification from the primary ballot in Colorado. In December, Colorado's Supreme Court ruled that Trump violated the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause by inciting his supporters and directing them to storm the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Trump's campaign subsequently appealed the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, setting the stage for a potentially contentious legal battle that coincides with the 2024 election.

Trump attorney Alina Habba expressed confidence in the Supreme Court, particularly mentioning Kavanaugh as someone who would "step up" to support the former president. Raskin condemned such statements and criticized Republicans who have labeled the Colorado and Maine decisions as undemocratic.

Raskin argued that these decisions were constitutional and not undemocratic, comparing them to other qualification criteria outlined in the Constitution, such as the requirement to be 35 years old to be president.

The Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments in the Colorado case on February 8. While numerous other states have challenged Trump's eligibility under the 14th Amendment, many of these challenges have been rejected by lower courts.