jul 2, 2024 - "Rachel Maddow calls Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision a 'death squad ruling'" Advocate 2024, July 2

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In a special segment on MSNBC, anchor Rachel Maddow joined Chris Hayes and other colleagues to express her alarm over the decision. Maddow described the ruling as “shocking” and “dire,” emphasizing its far-reaching implications.

“I did not expect that they would do this,” Maddow began. “Donald Trump and his counsel asked for this 100 percent absolute immunity thing, which was insane. I would say they got 105 percent of what they were asking for.”

Maddow pointed out that the practical effect was far more sweeping despite Chief Justice John Roberts’ attempt to temper the ruling with language suggesting some measure of restraint. “The practical impact of what they have done is to give Trump immunity that even he and his counsel did not ask for,” she said.

Throughout the oral arguments, the justices explored various hypotheticals, including extreme scenarios like the assassination of a political rival. Maddow referenced these discussions to underscore the ruling’s potential dangers.

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