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ShazzieB

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68. I agree with this analysis.

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:33 PM

Apr 1

The idea that he can intimidate the justices is just silly, imo. Sure, he would like to bs able to dothat, and he might THINK he can, but they all know they have lifetime appointments and there's nothing he can really do to them. This part, however, makes a lot of sense to me:

The other theory is that Trump recognizes the fact that the Supreme Court won’t let him rewrite constitutional law through an executive order, so he went to oral arguments as a political tactic intended to deliver an anti-immigrant message — which the White House sees as more politically salient than other issues that are dominating the public conversation, such as the war with Iran and high gas prices.

“The big thing for Trump is to be seen putting up a fight,” Politico noted. “This policy — always a Hail Mary from a legal perspective — is as much about signaling to the president’s base as it is a serious attempt to change the law.”

I agree that Schlump is not going to get the decision he wants from the Supremes. Whether this helps him with his base is another matter. But either way, a president cannot strike down a constitutional amendment with an executive order. The can of worms that would open is one I doubt even the Gruesome Twosome (Thomas and Alito) would want to open.

I wouldn't be surprised if the ruling is 9-0 against him.

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About Trump sitting in the Supreme Court hearing [View all] Baitball Blogger Apr 1 OP

Meh, sleeping doesn't intimidate. gab13by13 Apr 1 #1

Agreed. But wearing a shit full diaper is. Ray Bruns Apr 1 #24

Yup, based on his history, courtrooms seem to make all kinds of things escape from his ass. Marie Marie Apr 1 #61

True, but rump don't scare me...he's just a demented loudmouthed fool...he can't fire the Supremes (or Gladys Knight)... wcmagumba Apr 1 #2

I wouldn't doubt for a second that he has information on the conservative Supremes. Baitball Blogger Apr 1 #14

I'd say no "probably' about it. calimary Apr 1 #29

Almost irrelevant as our system makes impeachment nearly impossible. IbogaProject Apr 1 #59

Yes, it's glaringly obvious that's what he's doing. GoCubsGo Apr 1 #3

Right. He imagines it will work at the court, but seems likelier to backfire. Easterncedar Apr 1 #4

Still one of my all-time "if only" moments. TheRickles Apr 1 #10

No. Had she done that, the spin would have been, "Look. She can't handle niyad Apr 1 #30

You're right MustLoveBeagles Apr 1 #35

I'm with you MurrayDelph Apr 1 #31

Just a stern "Return to your podium, Donald!" would have sufficed. CTyankee Apr 1 #65

Indeed! It was one of those....... MyOwnPeace Apr 1 #73

What if she had paused to ask for air freshener? wnylib Apr 1 #74

That was the responsiblity of the voters. 33taw Apr 1 #37

Agree orangecrush Apr 1 #45

When Trump dissed Jeb Bush's wife, if Bush had spun around, went over and got all up in Trump's grill, and flashman13 Apr 1 #47

I would have hoped she would turn around and say, colorado_ufo Apr 1 #62

The best would have been for her popsdenver Apr 1 #76

Lets hope a few will turn on him. mucifer Apr 1 #5

It's more likely they'll cave. SergeStorms Apr 1 #13

Hard to intimidate someone with a lifetime appointment. onenote Apr 1 #66

If John Roberts had a conscience, he would be mortified. He doesn't. Chasstev365 Apr 1 #6

Toxic hovering is what Trump did to Clinton on the stage during the debate CousinIT Apr 1 #7

That's immediately what came to my mind, too. evolves Apr 1 #72

He'll probably crap himself during the proceedings like he did at his own trial... johnnyplankton Apr 1 #8

Depends (pun not intended) on if the stink from a random fart or loaded diaper reaches the bench. 3Hotdogs Apr 1 #17

;-{) Side-Eye Goonch Apr 1 #9

Like a scene out of The Godfather movie. Irish_Dem Apr 1 #11

Tony Soprano got a lot of mileage out of this one FakeNoose Apr 1 #25

LOL, he Vincenzo Pentangeli-ed the Supreme Court Prairie Gates Apr 1 #52

Yep this is the scene. Irish_Dem Apr 1 #56

He tried a variation of it during a debate with Hillary Ilsa Apr 1 #12

Epstein chicago guy Apr 1 #15

People have tried that with me: PCIntern Apr 1 #16

Same orangecrush Apr 1 #44

Yes! Straw Man Apr 1 #60

I usually leave the mother fucker part off though. littlemissmartypants Apr 2 #81

Unfortunately, camera not allowed in the court. But imagine a 6:00 news video of him falling asleep 3Hotdogs Apr 1 #18

He was originally going to join the Jan. 6 insurrectionists at the Capitol. eShirl Apr 1 #19

He absolutely can and does dominate SCOTUS. ananda Apr 1 #22

You've come close to touching on my first feeling slightlv Apr 1 #53

Yes! This is what he did with the debate evemac Apr 1 #20

I agree. He's going to sit there and cast the "evil eye" on his six fascist puppets. MLWR Apr 1 #21

No he's not. He will be asleep in ten minutes. Ray Bruns Apr 1 #26

" He will be asleep in ten minutes. " AverageOldGuy Apr 1 #34

Exactly Farmer-Rick Apr 1 #36

This was my first thought. TNNurse Apr 1 #23

Obviously he wants to intimidate them. Ocelot II Apr 1 #27

Some of the Supremes might cave Seinan Sensei Apr 1 #75

One thing's for sure he's gonna stink up the chamber Blue Owl Apr 1 #28

He wants to see what he paid for - the judges "earning" their positions due to his "largess". Wonder Why Apr 1 #32

9:40 AM EDST Trump enroute to SCOTUS AverageOldGuy Apr 1 #33

Or will he make a big stink when he is too late? CapnSteve Apr 1 #38

I doubt they will remove him, but they won't hold the hearing for him. I think he is intentionally cutting it close by 33taw Apr 1 #40

This is unprecedented MustLoveBeagles Apr 1 #39

It's a mobster move. Wonder how Uncle Thomas will react if he wants to allegorical oracle Apr 1 #41

TV Series The Wire bmichaelh Apr 1 #42

It's exactly what he did to Hillary orangecrush Apr 1 #43

OMG did I HATE him for that! calimary Apr 2 #79

It was optics orangecrush Apr 2 #82

He's there to issue an executive odor, right on the spot. usonian Apr 1 #46

His presence is an April Fools Day joke. milestogo Apr 1 #48

This should be one of those 15 minute decisions. bluestarone Apr 1 #49

I'll never understand Scubamatt Apr 1 #50

Some of 'em are still stuck trying to figure it out. calimary Apr 2 #80

Zzzzzzzzzzz . . . . no_hypocrisy Apr 1 #51

MaddowBlog-Trump's attendance at the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship arguments won't help his case LetMyPeopleVote Apr 1 #54

"...Piggy told reporters on Tuesday MorbidButterflyTat Apr 1 #64

I agree with this analysis. ShazzieB Apr 1 #68

Kiddie pool Maj. Dude Apr 1 #55

He is use to be in a court room Smackdown2019 Apr 1 #57

KKK tactics. Mblaze Apr 1 #58

I agree. I think it will either backfire on him or it won't make a difference. LeftInTX Apr 1 #63

I doubt they are intimidated in the slightest by the sleepy Orange Presence. Martin68 Apr 1 #67

Yeah, of course, but it's not going to work. themaguffin Apr 1 #69

He's not intimidating anymore. marble falls Apr 1 #70

He's been doing it his whole life. On display with HRC debates. He's a fucking criminal mob boss. Period. Evolve Dammit Apr 1 #71

One of his favorite moves, as we've seen in the past. (EDIT: As others have already mentioned!) Grokenstein Apr 1 #77

He left suddenly because his ass felt too wet... Jack Valentino Apr 1 #78