'Do The Words Separation Of Powers Appear In The Constitution?': Kennedy Grills Legal Expert
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- At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) questioned witnesses about the Supreme Court's decision on former President Trump and presidential immunity.
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Wow. A witness that actually answered every question and with few words. I tip my hat to you Ma’am.
i was thinking that too o7
It depends on who is asking the questions. If it is the side that called the witness, The witness is probably going to answer "yes, that's right."
This man cuts to the chase and doesn’t suffer fools gladly! Kennedy is spot on
When it comes to Trump, they throw away the books. This has to be fixed.
they throw the books at Trump
They throw the books and the laws.
If Biden had guts he would test this ridiculous decision and put Trump in an offshore prison for good -- as an "official" act, of course.
@@andyman8630 That is a lie. Trump groupies are pathological liars just like their hero.
@@Gina-cx1xhNo
I really like that Professor Jennifer Mascott. She never dodged questions and answered directly without hesitation
i got a question. if the president is immune. then why does the constitution have impeachments for his crimes?
Watergate was romper room compared to this corruption
Nixon was actually set up to take the fall for the deep corruption of the democrats, and not one Rino, but all helped in Nixon's removal, hell they even designed the scam.
I've been saying that for years, and it's totally correct. This is so deep that it possibly includes every figurehead.
“Many people say that it does” with regard to forum shopping! Are you kidding me? We just sat through a trial on Mr. Trump in New York with a judge and a jury and a jurisdiction that was hand selected for bias in order to produce an outcome with the highest probability of being in the prosecution favor.
6% in that district. That’s what DJT won in 2020
On made up charges JUST FOR HIM, even the evil governor said NO ONE ELSE had to be worried.
no one ever accused Dick Turban of being a smart man.
"are lawyers cheap?"
"only those of us who teach law"
"...wait I know they're cheap... are they expensive"
These two have such good chemistry!
I really like Kennedy. Flip the script and everyone agrees. Just because it’s not President Trump and they agree. 😢
The president is commander in chief, but not chief elections officer. President Trump had no right to try to change the election results
False.
GOD bless you SEN KENNEDY!!!! We need thousands more of you and your wisdom !❤.
he didnt ask why a president can get impeached for doing crimes, and not being immune for that.
@@diegojines-us9pcok. What crime?
@@diegojines-us9pcThe Constitution already provides a remedy for that.
Wisdom is being classed as a racist word at this point, blatant idiocy is the new name of the game and we're certainly excelling at it.
Love Senator Kennedy, a very smart man, and a real bulldog in questioning.
Are lawyers cheap? I know they’re cheap. Kennedy is a gem.
I'm actually stunned the professor answer Senator Kennedy's questions. No.
"Thank you for the question senator"...yes and no!? Amazing. 🙏♥️🇺🇸
They should ask if the word oversight is in the Constitution.
Was that supposed to counter something he or the court said? It doesn't.
@@TuhljinTampergauge It does!!!!
Your opinion is irrelevant to objective reality
Way to go Sen. Kennedy, try and teach them something.........ANYTHING!! God knows that some people NEED knowledge!!
I was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and still hold a US passport. My husband Tommy is Irish, and his opinion is that the US Constitution is the most important secular document on Earth. To cast it aside in any way is not just a crime against humanity, it is also to mock God to His face.
if the constitution say a president can get impeached for a crime. that saying hes not immune. teach that.
Great speech! Everything makes sense! This man has wisdom, knowledge and discernment!❤
Along with class!
I love him, his cliche's crack me up.
That was powerful.
Thank you so much Senator Kennedy! LA, you are SO lucky to have this national treasure as a Senator!
We, in WA state, have terrible Senators!
We have the worst senators in California!!
Richland agrees.
@@Greggsoldies That’s true too. We’ve been plagued in Wa for almost as long as you have! Not sure how to change that. Once they took power, about 40 years ago, they literally legalized every form of election fraud there is here!
I don’t know anyone who votes for the current tyrants in power but, they keep “winning”! Go figure!
Mail in ballots
Jungle primary
Ballot harvesting
Dominion, ESSS machines with a weighted race feature
Automatic voter registration when getting a drivers license…no ID/proof of citizenship necessary
“Advocates” can vote for you if you’re homeless, don’t have to have an address to vote. They used the Seattle library for an address, for a while.
Forced party registration (so they know where they need to insert ballots)
And, the worst…they made it illegal to do a full forensic audit of the elections. We can’t even challenge the corrupt elections!
We’re done! It’s disgusting!
@@Greggsoldies I see they deleted my reply to you! Figures!
Thank you. Speaker Johnson is a sausage though
I love this man
Feeble minds always run from this man of wisdom 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Please answer this: Are we voters that ignorant to believe that HARRIS had no chance to implement her "new policies" during these past 3.7 years. Then why elect her to 4 more years?
She was Vice President, there to support the President. Tell me in detail, what exactly Pence did. I'll wait.
@@susanverbeek7805spoken like a true 13%er!😂
Bro most harris supporters just want someone who isnt knocking on death's door and who isnt a fascist. Like thats it. You realize republicans had nominated a moderate like John McCain this year, Kamala would literally stand no chance right?
How long are you willing to wait for?
Dude, she’s not the President of these so called United States. She’s the Vice President and works at the behest of the President, which means the VP doesn’t have any power to do anything, except be the deciding vote in cases of ties. The VP is a placeholder.
Well said sir thank you
What a pleasant, charming, straightforward, intelligent and attractive Lady.
Bless you, Professor Jennifer Mascott x
Love this man!!!
He snuck in "now former President Biden. LOL
@@richardripberger2902I know, it was brilliant!
He's speaking within the context of a hypothetical scenario.
Well observed, and very true!
Biden is the president until Jan 2025
Great dig.
I can imagine it!!!
Mascott has been under investigation several times
Election INTERFERENCE to the core!!!He Lsp had freedom of to say what ever he wanted!
Kammie is a genius and when it comes to economics ............. Thomas Sowell step aside. This is what Kammie told the fine folks when asked how she would solve the minor inflation problem we have: "In terms of both rightly having the right to have aspirations and dreams and ambitions for your family and working hard and finding that the American Dream is, for this generation & so many recently, far more elusive than it's been, and we need to deal with that." Amazing, and Kammie does everything with JOY in her heart.
Nice.
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Scamula had 92% turnover in her office.
There is no joy in Dudville, Scam is about to strike out!
THank you Senator Kennedy fair man the fairest.❤
The fairest racist😅😅😅
Sen.. Kennedy is so wise ..😊
Not at all
😂
What all Senator's should aspire to be.
😂😂😂😂 rekwife
No Trump, no Jan 6th insurrection, case closed. Jail!
When you have a situation where the ruling party acknowledges that their candidate is unfit to fulfill the role yet allows him to continue as president-reveals a significant disconnect and raises questions about political motives, governance, and accountability. Here’s an explanation of the logical inconsistencies and potential reasons for this disconnect:
1. Acknowledgment of Unfitness vs. Continued Leadership
If a ruling party publicly or privately acknowledges that a president is mentally incapable of fulfilling their duties, but takes no steps to remove or replace them, it suggests a major contradiction in governance. Logically, if the individual cannot perform their role effectively, continuing to allow them to remain in power compromises the functioning of the government and the welfare of the country.
The decision to retain such a leader despite concerns may suggest that the party is prioritizing other considerations, such as political optics, party unity, or maintaining control, over the actual well-being and capability of governance.
2. Political Stability vs. Practical Governance
One potential reason for this disconnect could be a fear of political instability. Removing a sitting president-even if deemed unfit-could create a leadership vacuum, fuel divisions within the party, or weaken their standing with the public. The ruling party may be trying to avoid the perception of chaos or disarray by keeping the president in office despite reservations about his fitness.
In such cases, the party may calculate that the appearance of continuity and stability is worth maintaining, even if the president is incapable. This would be a short-term strategy to preserve power, but it creates long-term governance risks.
3. Power Dynamics and Control
Another explanation for this disconnect could be internal power dynamics. If the president is mentally incapable, they may be more susceptible to influence from key party members or advisors. This allows those behind the scenes to wield more control over decision-making without having to deal with the disruption of replacing the leader. The party may be reluctant to lose this control by installing a more capable leader who might be more independent or challenging to manage.
Essentially, the continuation of the president’s tenure might reflect a desire to hold onto power through a "figurehead" leader rather than address the unfitness openly.
4. Public Perception and Political Costs
The ruling party might be wary of the political fallout from admitting that the sitting president is unfit. Acknowledging mental incapacity could damage public trust, harm their credibility, and offer opportunities for opposition parties to capitalize on the perceived weakness. By allowing the president to continue in office, they can avoid public confrontation over the issue, even if it compromises effective governance.
5. Legal and Constitutional Barriers
In some cases, the ruling party may be constrained by legal or constitutional requirements when it comes to removing a sitting president. Even if the party believes the president is mentally unfit, they may face hurdles in initiating a formal process (such as invoking the 25th Amendment in the U.S.) due to political divisions, lack of support, or fear of backlash. This could explain why a party might allow an incapacitated leader to remain in power despite acknowledging their unfitness.
Conclusion
The disconnect between recognizing a leader’s incapacity and allowing them to remain in power reflects a combination of political strategy, power dynamics, and concerns about stability. While logic would suggest that an unfit leader should be replaced for the good of the country, parties often prioritize maintaining control, avoiding internal conflict, or managing public perception, even if it means allowing ineffective leadership to continue.
You’re clearly living in your own little delusional world😂
@@mikew764 Wow - how long did you sit to think up that answer?
@@francispressly8517 Triggered eh?
@@mikew764 Canadian eh? Figures.
@@francispressly8517 Swing and a miss lol
and very telling
Kennedy should be elevated to a higher position.
Like President 👍😁
Like Satan.
Senate majority leader
@@donjindra take your hatred elsewhere
i totally agree! He should be the President
“Now former President Biden” lol
I love this man
Obummer and Oprah needs to be brought to light
I think the appointment of judges, by the parties, individually, poses a problem.
Senator John Kennedy, I think you are absolutely awesome! You don’t let them get away with anything and you keep on pushing for the answers to your questions that we all want to know the answers to! I am truly thankful that you are in office and that you are fighting for the constitution of the great United States and trying to keep it honest! So I thank you and may God bless and keep you!
Kennedy is a great man.
Social Security doesn't need immigration Corporations do
But there was agreement that a president should and did have immunity regarding core functions. So whether ex-president Trump has immunity depends on whether the function(s ) in question is/are core. So what was Senator Kennedy's point?
Separation of church and state meant for the govt to stay out of the church. Not the church to stay out of the govt. One nation under God....remember?????
um, i think he said separation of powers - between the legislative, executive and judicial
Einstein, you're mistaken.
UNDER GOD NOT THE CHURCH READ THE HISTORY OF SALZBERG AUSTRIA,JIM JONES IT DOS NOT WORK WELL TOGETHER.😊
Politicians are loyal to there parties not the people 13th ammendment 14th ammendment an 17th ammendment was the icing on the cake. States power became obsolete. Why do u think you have state an federal taxes? Lol taxation without representation indeed. 🤣
Yep.... Taxation without representation, over taxing the legal American citizens....
We fought that war .....
Kennedy is excellent here in getting out the truth
For those in the back, A CLEAR definition of lawfare.
The phrase " separation of church and state" appears in the RUSSIAN constitution , not in the American constitution. We have that concept , but it's not in the constitution. George Washington wanted the constitution to be preached from the pulpit.
It doesn’t need to appear. You would understand that if you had read the establishment clause of the constitution
There is nothing stopping the church from preaching the constitution. But the government can’t preach the church.
@@mikew764 I read the first line in the constitution that you skipped over. " ... Unless amended by treaty" . We are under Admiralty law , the constitution be damned.
@@Steven-s4k constitution doesn’t say that. You clearly haven’t read it. And you can’t amend the constitution with a treaty in the first place😂🤣
@@Steven-s4k we are under constitutional law. Educate yourself.
I dread the day we don't have these people who support the freedoms we currently have and are slowly losing. This country will be so different, it will be hard to recognize as the same place. I feel bad for the children not yet born who will live in a, damn near, communist nation. It's a scary thought, even for myself, who doesn't have any children.
LOL 😂❤ democrats realizing The Military has Forsakened democrats & God Bless The USA 🇺🇸 & Everyone Who Loves Jesus Christ Who Wants to Save ❤
The military does not get involved in politics
@@mikew764 ya coup de tas don't exist LOL & God Bless
@@RichardMaginnis Not in this country they dont. lol
@@mikew764 nothing funnier 🤣 😂 😅 than a defunded calling 911, Wouldnt you Agree LOL
@@RichardMaginnis you’re literally making stuff up. Not to mention trying to change the topic entirely. Embarrassing yourself.
Senator Kennedy again proves his worth to the Senate and the country.
Yes, worthless.
It is nice to see these hearings and arguments put into the record. But will anything change because of it? I doubt it. The Democrats will continue to weaponize the justice department against anyone who opposes them. I'm sure if there is a way to stop it.
@@Gina-cx1xhBago! 😂😂😂😂😂
Separation of Powers is a "description" of how the 3 branches of government each have their own, unique function. The Legislative branch, Congress, writes the laws. The Executive branch, the President, enforces the laws. The Judicial branch, the Supreme Court, interprets the law. The idea was that no one person or branch would have complete power. The Constitution doesn't need to say "Separation of Powers" if you have enough brains to figure out that it is what having 3 separate branches with individual powers creates.
Astute and savvy discern Hon. Senator Kennedy is. He's been in highlights recent, very busy. Service thanks to him and Prof. Mascott.
MR TRUMP. DO SAME TO CLINTONS, OBAMA, BIDEN
trump has betrayed the constitution and committed crimes against the American people
Mandatory drug testing and term limits ffs!!! This country is a clown show
Professor Mascott?…. She sure is 😂
And with black eyes to boot.
If you were old enough to remember the withdrawal from Vietnam by President Nixon you will see/find that it was no different than tge withdrawal from Afghanistan. The president of both countries left so there was nothing left to do but get out from a lost cause and alot of people died during both withdrawals.
Mr Kennedy is a modern day Socratis,great stuff
😂
Yes.
The Supreme Court didn't establish anything. They merely recognized the immunity and helped to define it.
👍Exactly
Very good Senators Durban and Kennedy. A very important issue to establish indeed.
The word women doesn't appearing in the Constitution either.
The Founders were Brilliant!
@@adamschrader328 what century you live in? You don't like women?
That's because only landowners were suppose to have the right to vote. Essentially one vote per lot of land 💯
Neither was the word dog. And?
@@TuhljinTampergauge Kennedy claims to be a Constitution originalist only when it's politically convenient, his fake "folksy" Louisiana accent not fooling anyone.
Who gets to pick which laws were violated and whether it was justified to do so. Can you see how this sort of behavior will be misused?
The law is the law.
I can see it now With Trump and his SCOTUS,JUDGE CANNON ,INTERFERING IN STATE ELECTIONS WITH FAKE ELECTORS CORRUPTION.😮
Official duties should not be impacted. But when there is grift for personal gain. Electioneering for personal gain that includes inciting violence. Yes. That is and should be prosecutable. And the use of “now” we have decided to prosecute does not speak to the need to do so due to the absolutely criminal behaviours of our disgraced former president trump. Please
Amen 👍🏻🎉
They never intended for the federal government and president to have so.much sweeping power
Senator Kennedy is America's brain on MAGA
If a president can be prosecuted at the state and local level for whatever charges prosecutors select, then no president can govern. If this had been done when Lincoln was elected in 1860, the South could have avoided leaving the Union, but the Union would not have been a functional union.
A sword cuts both ways...this is a terrible precedent to set.
Thank god for Senator Kennedy. He can put it so succinctly, that even laymen like us can understand it!
Thank the true and living and only GOD! And His Son, Jesus Christ, the name at which every knee/tongue shall bow/confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of GOD!
Separation and their early delineation premise reasonings are certainly in The Fedralist Papers.
Finally a woman who can answer questions with intelligence. Good for you Mascott.
She should have Kennedys job she is a lot SMARTER.😊
Model of Efficiency- Vietnams exit was less than perfect
Trump is going to rewrite the Constitution to mean what ?
The United States of America is "For Sale" that is what Senator Kennedy is rooting for. This just caused me to vote Democrat. Oouch, but I'm voting Kamala Harris.
He kept on repeating "Presidents Biden lawyer". Pretty Biden isn't the one bringing charges to Trump. Sure pushing the narrative though. 😅😅
Article III, "says that we will have a Supreme Court, and that this Court is separate from both the legislature (Congress) and the executive (the President). It is up to Congress to decide what other federal courts we will have. But one of the first things Congress did in 1789, the year the new government got going, was to set up a federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court-with six Justices."
saying a pez has immunity while in office ignores impeachment which is the remedy for criminal acts while in office. once he's out of office he should be immune from acts he done while in office. any criminal acts he commits as a civilian is subject to the laws governing everyone else.
Unfortunately, there is NO separation of Powers within the legal system and the Democrats.
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My favorite Senator Kennedy quote- "If you're going to be a smartass first you have to be smart....otherwise you're just an ass."
Does the constitution say that it applies to all nations, or that it is a private document and the federal government is a private entity.
To popularize the "would be a last thing we want" colloquialism is ambiguous and misleading, misgiving mis-serving.
'Do The Words Separation Of Powers Appear In The Constitution?': Kennedy Grills Legal Expert
No but the words don't have to appear since the three branches of government are separated by the Constitution. The first article of the Constitution says "ALL legislative powers... shall be vested in a Congress." The second article vests "the executive power...in a President." The third article places the "judicial power of the United States in one Supreme Court" and "in such inferior Courts as the Congress... may establish."
But if the former president is a criminal then file suit
Forum shopping = social media.
Atleast she already seem smarter ..well in general answers questions quicker then kamala with speaking in a round as repeating herself..😂😂
"Former President Biden"? So is Harris President now?
she seems like a reasonable liberal
It would help Kennedy's time if he would learn to talk a little bit faster.
Trump❤❤❤❤❤❤
You know what other word isn't mentioned in the constitution,God😒🐘
Judge shopping can be stopped BY IMPEACHING SUPREME COURT JUSTICE.😊
That smug look on her face.... Jesus Christ
its all coming out now, truth will always surface sooner or latter, unfortunately the normies are watching tic tok, good luc America, x NZ
I don't understand, if Mrs. Mascots hair is blonde why does she dye her roots black?
4 more years!
It’s going to happen again. No doubt.
Let's get expedited decision on the opioid lawsuit!!!
Let the actual victims have the $6,000,000,000 and the police, hospitals and their healthcare networks that employed the doctors unions that prescribed the poison to my deceased wife get their own damn lawsuit!!!
$6 billion dollars into the economy that has been wrecked by the Biden rejiem
would be a much needed and overdue bump to the economy.
Joy A. Noel
05-04-1963
03-07-2016
Rest in peace my one and only love. 😢😢😢😢😢
So what do those words imply. “ separations of power”? Should we go back and read it and inspect its context? I mean does it imply, Democrats get to determine what it implying and can alter it to go after the opposition in a campaign?
Does it mean Trump can give immigrants serial numbers put them in camps.🤔🤨 Sorta sounds like HITLER STUFF.When I was a young man my family bought are shoes from a gentleman that sold used shoes that he worked hard to repair that we could afford he had numbers tatood on his forearm I had a uncle served with the 1st Infantry in WW 2.HE EXPLAINED TO ME WHAT IT WAS TEARS STREAMING FROM HIS EYES THAT STILL IS HEAVY IN MY HEART I AM 67 NOW.🥺😪
“now former president biden”
04:25 - The thing that bothers me most is the fact that Prof. Mascott seems to make light of the whole questioning by Sen. Kennedy while it is a very serious topic! It actually reaches the level of being contemptuous.
Wait, Biden isn't president anymore? Does that mean Kamala is?
The joker at the last talked about what doesn’t appear in the constitution. Want to bet that same guy would argue for gun control and it’s in the constitution.
Congress needs to define the difference between gun control and gun laws that protect the public from idiots.I live in a subdivision a neighbor got drunk and empty a 50 rd clip into a tree in his front yard houses all around.😮
Blah blah blah talk talk talk and pontificate.
Kabuki theatre.