Laurence Tribe

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

I wish I could agree that 14th Am Sec 3 is self-executing. It pretty clearly isn’t. An authoritative determination by a court or similar tribunal that President Trump in fact “engaged in insurrection” under a standard of proof set in advance is a due process prerequisite. — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“With the Court having gutted the Voting Rights Act,...Republicans are well positioned to steal the next presidential election. If that happens, officials like Milley will be doing what they did for most of the Trump presidency:...sitting and watching.” https://t.co/tE0TqDmTXK — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

Brooks was outside the scope of his employment when appearing at a political rally with Trump, speaking not as the president but as a candidate talking about his failed candidacy and exhorting people to physically disrupt an official government proceeding. https://t.co/e7WGhDDmFb — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

Charging these insurrections only with “conspiracy to destroy by fire or explosive a building used or in affecting interstate commerce” makes a mockery of our most basic anti-insurrection laws. https://t.co/62gURIOTf3 — PolitiTweet.org

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.@gtconway3d is right, but shudda wudda cudda isn't enough. Congress needs to provide "another body" to replace the Cabinet for 25th Am purposes pursuant to Sec. 4, as @RepRaskin has proposed. That would enable the VP to sideline a deranged POTUS for a crucial 21-day period — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“if he is ever again in a position of supreme power, the twice-impeached former President would be similarly erratic and lawless as he was in office” https://t.co/bLDEPfEOhT — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed for less. Not that I’d defend their electrocution, but I’m just saying Trump’s demonstrable perfidy was far worse than their alleged espionage. He sold out to a sworn enemy of our country for power and riches. https://t.co/wP1hm9PTrZ — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

Sadly, many Trumpers will just yawn, say nothing new here, and praise Putin for helping their guy become POTUS. https://t.co/oY2c0MS7MQ — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“Donald J. Trump is suffering from extremely painful bone spurs that would make any active-duty participation in a military coup out of the question. In the event of such a coup, I strongly recommend that he be limited to an administrative role.” https://t.co/YyuriyWPew — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

There may be a legit jury question about whether Donald Trump personally “incited,” or gave “aid and comfort” to, the Jan 6 insurrection. But that the Jan 6 storming of the Capitol to stop the electoral vote count was an “insurrection” as U.S. law defines it seems beyond doubt. — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

Fitch Ratings, a leading credit rating company, is considering downgrading the AAA rating of US Government bonds not because of our economy but because Trump’s ongoing effort to deny or even undo his electoral defeat puts us in crazy territory. — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“Garland’s evident wariness of pursuing allegations of misconduct from the last administration—including those against Trump—for fear of the political disruption could have grave consequences for the future.” It’s hard to disagree with that assessment. https://t.co/PB0X3v7lHD — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

In a scientific milestone, researchers can tap into the speech areas of Pancho’s brain — allowing him to produce comprehensible words and sentences simply by trying to say them. Great news for Pancho and many like him. But scary news for democracy, right? https://t.co/AECnIIANMi — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

This speaks for itself — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

I’m tweeting this opinion piece without expressing any view about its merits, believing it at least warrants thoughtful consideration. Both authors are extremely eminent and justly admired constitutional scholars and their analysis can’t just be dismissed https://t.co/bf8yAD10uA — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“Brooks’s dismissal motion argues he was acting as a congressman because [Trump] asked him to speak at the Jan. 6 rally. That claim mirrors arrested insurrectionists’ defense that they rioted because Trump told them to.” A terrible defense, at best. https://t.co/Wv5aeOJd1X — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“Trump’s dark vision of America remains a threat after his presidency has ended. Never underestimate a nihilist’s capacity to create chaos. Dear Abby, were she still around, would advise a break-up. That, or ‘stock up your survival kits.’” https://t.co/ADIyltI1AY — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“If the lying itself is the objective, the difference between the clueless whopper and the sly distortion is immaterial; in fact, the clueless whopper can be more potent because it ... affords more opportunity for performing loyalty.” https://t.co/qxaIvCpdhb — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

Once upon a time, I thought Ken Starr had at least a smidgen of integrity. Now the burden of proof shifts to him. https://t.co/y6wgIW9oZA — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“The greatest threat to American democracy today is not a repeat of January 6, but the possibility of a stolen presidential election. Contemporary democracies that die meet their end at the ballot box, through measures that are nominally constitutional.” https://t.co/2wNidJehAA — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

Trump is such a putz. His idea that "his" justices were there to do his bidding is too pathetic for words. — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

.@MichaelWolffNYC’s new book, LANDSLIDE, quotes Donald J. Trump on Justice Kavanaugh’s “betrayal” in not backing his Big Lie: “I saved his life. He wouldn’t even be in a law firm. Who would’ve had him? Nobody. Totally disgraced. Only I saved him.” Take that, Brett! 😎 — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

This is a brilliantly conceived lawsuit designed to derail the most cynical law ever devised to unravel reproductive liberty and trap state courts into going along. The relief sought should be promptly granted. https://t.co/JmRdTkHfeR — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

 Here’s the latest disgusting email pitch from Donald J. Trump: “Friend, I'm ready to SAVE AMERICA from Joe Biden, but I can't do it alone… I need YOUR help.   Making sure we have enough resources to STOP the Left from destroying my America.” “MY” America? OMG!!! Yuckh! — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

.@dailykos has decided to broadcast my view of the federal crimes Trump appears to have committed in aiding and abetting the January 6 insurrection. Here’s the gist of it: https://t.co/1A3FpH4hg5 — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

This is must viewing. — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“even if authorities can quell the current unrest, the breadth of the protests suggests the most significant threat to the government since the collapse of the Soviet Union — and one that could grow.” It’s about time the Cuban people stood up to autocracy. https://t.co/SGmvYt2E42 — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

States cannot supplant the Federal Government by sending private armies to our nation’s borders: https://t.co/a7pEW3HcHv — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

A lovely and loving memory of a beautiful soul whose sadness was well hidden — perhaps too well https://t.co/nDog90KesK — PolitiTweet.org

Laurence Tribe @tribelaw

“Please contribute IMMEDIATELY to INCREASE your impact by 300% and to get your name on the Donor List I see.” — Yep, that’s what “President” Trump sent me — Me, who’d rather contribute to, say, Satan’s spawn? Retweet if you were (or weren’t) similarly blessed 😎    — PolitiTweet.org