Robert Reich: Fearmongering? – OpEd
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The article discusses Chief Justice John Roberts's presidential immunity decision and the distinction it sets between "official" and "unofficial" acts of a president. The author, Robert Reich, expresses concern that the decision could immunize Trump from criminal prosecution if he were to become president again and use the Justice Department to prosecute his enemies. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, in her dissent, argues that the decision grants the president wide dictatorial powers without legal accountability. The article also highlights Trump's calls for the imprisonment of his political opponents and his social media posts suggesting prosecution and imprisonment for various individuals, including Liz Cheney and members of the January 6 committee. The Trump campaign responded to Cheney's criticism by accusing her and the committee of banning key witnesses and destroying evidence. Reich disagrees with Chief Justice Roberts's accusation that Sotomayor and the other dissenting justices engaged in fearmongering, and questions whether Trump's actions should be considered fearmongering or a genuine concern.
#PresidentialImmunity #JusticeDepartment #Trump #Fearmongering
https://www.eurasiareview.com/04072024-robert-reich-fearmongering-oped/
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