5-4 5-4 x Know Your Enemy: Trump 2.0 and the Courts
Jan 14, 2025
Matt Sibb and Sam Otherbeau, co-hosts of Know Your Enemy, dive deep into how Donald Trump's potential second term could reshape the federal judiciary. They explore the implications of his judicial appointees and discuss Biden's successes and failures in the courts. The conversation touches on the ideological divides within the judiciary and the influence of right-wing media on conservative justices. Concerns about presidential immunity and the risks of authoritarianism are also highlighted, raising pressing questions about accountability and governance.
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Shifting Conservatism on the Court
- Conservative justices, like Alito, exhibit increasing grievance and authoritarian tendencies in their writings and public appearances.
- This shift mirrors broader trends in the Republican party.
Thomas's News Intake
- Clarence Thomas claimed he doesn't read newspapers, relying on his wife, Ginny, for summaries.
- Ginny Thomas's extreme views, evident in her texts about the "Biden crime family", raise concerns.
Vermeule's Critique of Originalism
- Adrian Vermeule argues originalism has become an obstacle to a robustly conservative jurisprudence.
- He suggests a shift towards "common good constitutionalism."