Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Rhiannon12866

(231,620 posts)
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 10:41 PM Mar 22

'Hypocritical,' 'lawless,' 'a provocation': Laurence Tribe slams Trump's attacks on judges - Velshi - MSNBC



As concerns grow that Donald Trump is leading America into a constitutional crisis, Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus Laurence Tribe says that’s the wrong way to frame it. He tells Ali Velshi, “For years, we have allowed the body politic to be hollowed out by a virus – a virus that attacks the very foundations of the rule of law on which the government really rests.”

Meanwhile, attacks on the courts are escalating, and Trump has called for the Supreme Court to rein in federal judges and “stop nationwide injunctions.” “It is hypocritical, it is lawless, and it is a provocation.” - Aired on 03/22/2025.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Cable News Clips»'Hypocritical,' 'lawless,...