Trump's plan to dominate the federal courts for decades

With Donald Trump back in office next January and Republicans holding a clear Senate majority, Republicans are salivating at the idea of dominating the judiciary for decades. If conservative Justices Thomas and Alito retire, Trump would nominate their successors, making him the first President since Franklin Roosevelt to have appointed a majority of justices to the high court, and likely guaranteeing a conservative majority for decades. MSNBC's Melissa Murray spoke with ‘Strict Scrutiny’ podcast host Leah Litman, Slate Law Reporter Mark Joseph Stern, and MSNBC Political Analyst Molly Jong-Fast about the future of the courts.

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[benjaminfranklin]

Feds should outlaw the medical experimentation on minor trans kids. Puberty blockers for trans kids should be illegal.

[EugeneHolley-rcry]

Well, we can only hope more conservatives will be appointed.

[reubenhandel]

I like judges who follow the law as written without needing to make new interpretations

[denniskimpton]

That's hilarious if they hadn't stolen the 2020 election he wouldn't be in office now to give those appointments😂😂😂😂

[MachineDoc]

Judges are supposed to follow Laws, Constitution and Bill of Rights. They are not supposed to be political leaning or DEI hires !

[blackoutblue]

Boy, I’m glad we nominated Kamala Harris and her 35% approval. We couldn’t skip over a Black lady or else. THANKS A LOT

[Ryanlexz]

MSNBC Propagandas doesn't work anymore 😂😂

[jeffg]

A sitting President is empowered to appoint Supreme Court Justices. Full stop. Stop whining. “Elections have consequences” Barack Obama

[markcosenza]

Didn't democrats want to pack the Court?😂😂

[boojeboy]

Yes, yes. 🙄 It’s real terrible the way the President gets to nominate SCOTUS judges….like EVERY OTHER president in history……🙄🤦‍♂️

[kellym]

It would be incredible to actually have judges that followed the Constitution instead of ruling on their feelings.

FMSNBC

[brentharrington]

Thank goodness.

Constitutionalist judges should be the only judges.

[Jayzilla-jrfr]

It pays to be the winner. Where is Kammy?

[barbarajones]

At least the Justices are for the people. Not just all rich people. And I hope they do all get on the same page.

[maryratton]

I believe our Supreme Court officials should only serve two to four years only .

[amythomspon]

lol has if Biden did not stack the court with lefty on the court.

[gloriajesus]

Desperate media. America is MAGA period.

[raykaufman]

Yup. It's going to set insanity back for generations...😂😂

[ttaylor]

It’s fun watching MSNBC ratings tank. Please, keep going

[Mike-yli]

👉🏻DJT HAS NO INTENTION OF LEAVING WHITE HOUSE👈🏻