The Conservative Judge Who Saved Democracy With A Twitter Thread

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When John Eastman suggested that Pence had the power to subvert the election and “throw out” the disputed electoral votes, Eastman referenced the Electoral Count Act. Former federal Judge Michael Luttig refuted Eastman’s misguided reading of the Electoral Count Act, and advised - via tweet - that Vice President Pence had to count and certify the votes.
But that wasn’t the only tactic that Trump and his allies tried to use to remain in office. They also attempted to exploit vague language in a fringe concept known as the Independent State Legislature Theory (ISL). Extreme interpretations of the ISL doctrine argue that state legislatures have absolute power to set election rules and to determine disputed outcomes. It would give elected state representatives the authority to redraw districts without oversight, hand pick electors and even ignore their own state’s voting laws and constitutions. It was the “centerpiece of the effort to overturn the 2020 election long before the election itself,” Luttig tells Velshi. And arguments currently being made are “not tenable under any of the normal tools of constitutional interpretation.”
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@rustybucket1992 Год назад

I don't see how we can protect our Democracy if we can't hold accountable the one's who threaten it?

@ericlind6581 Год назад

Excellently put.

@ginadoyle4089 Год назад

I know 😕

@kayziacoutureclothing4035 Год назад

Best comment

@chrisj320ac3 Год назад

@Don Greek Which way should we game of thrones them? There are a myriad of ways.

@katprince5528 Год назад

Don't give up hope.Just get to the polls and fill your car with other voters.I have a feeling Merrick Garland is the man to break up the red hat brigade.

@vote4democracyvotedemocrat154 Год назад

Mike Pence, you upheld Democracy on January 6, now Defend Democracy and Testify to the January 6th Committee.

@rathertiredofthemess2841 Год назад

He’d have to get his balls back from Mother.

@possiblycurryddork Год назад

Mike Pence would have easily betrayed our country if he thought he could get away with it. He is a snake regardless.

@BSU55 Год назад

@@DavidJSmithCT , All 52 of them ?

@tammybrothers4593 Год назад

Agree!

@dawnoceanside7300 Год назад

Aka do your job!! ❤️🇺🇲

@Robutube09 Год назад

From the U.K. I've often criticized your legal system, which seems to deteriorate by the day, so, it's refreshing to hear Judge Luttig explain and clarity the present situation. Clearly, although the judge is conservative, this doesn't stop him from upholding your constitution, and, along with it, your democracy. Now is the time and opportunity for SCOTUS to stand tall and show their worth. Your democracy must be defended. America wake up. Fascism is at your door.

@paradoxicalcanons Год назад

Alas, fascism is already in the house. That aside, congratulations on getting rid of Truss. Here's hoping her departure doesn't lead to extending an invitation for Boris' return.

@Robutube09 Год назад

Absolutely! Yes we also have problems. Truss was disaster from the outset. As for Johnson. God help us. The Tories are in total disarray, we're becoming a laughingstock. It all started with the mad Brexit.

@polarwealth Год назад

Thank you for having Judge Luttig on. After listening to so many complete & total idiots like Hershel Walker, I am elated to hear an intelligent, extremely intelligent voice. It gives me hope that the smarter powers might prevail. Listening to him made my ears happy. So rare. Big words.

@sonandsanford4963 Год назад

Thank you honorable Judge Luttig. The real patriots of the US appreciate you.

@jjjr.1186 Год назад

A judge who doesn't care about due process. Not exactly conservative.

@kellycook3914 Год назад

Whatever comrade 🙄 Go back to sleep 😴

@kathleenmann7311 Год назад

Bravo 👏. Standing up for the truth takes real courage these days. 👍🇺🇸🫡🗽

@tomaspita7244 Год назад

@@jjjr.1186 A "president" you mean? “I like taking the guns early, like in this crazy man’s case that just took place in Florida … to go to court would have taken a long time,” Trump said at a meeting with lawmakers on school safety and gun violence. “Take the guns first, go through due process second,” Trump said. Pence tried to educate the moron and get him to stop embarrassing himself. “Allow due process so no one’s rights are trampled, but the ability to go to court, obtain an order and then collect not only the firearms but any weapons,” Pence said. And, as expected the bloviating orange sh*tgibbon retorted: “ *Or, Mike, take the firearms first, and then go to court* ”

@TheElive07 Год назад

@@jjjr.1186 It's called Constitutional Law, no fascist cultist could possibly understand. The orange menace have told you your shade puts you above actual Law while you cheer others being treated unjustly. tRump should have COMPLIED.

@kenteague4802 Год назад

Why hasn’t Eastman been jailed

@cryptoenthusiast4999 Год назад

That’s a very good question.

@lynnrunningdeer7364 Год назад

💰💰💰

@lynnrunningdeer7364 Год назад

Why hasn't military traitors been recalled to active duty and court martial them?

@jamesrundquist6509 Год назад

Next up to the scaffold.

@powell4661 Год назад

It's coming

@janiekcarney5482 Год назад

I have tears in my eyes in gratitude to the people who have step up to protect our country and our laws.

@Diamerald Год назад

True patriots aren’t always the loudest but they’re steadfast. Thank you Judge Luttig

@dekonfrost7 4 месяца назад

He is a traitor not a patriot

@Diamerald 4 месяца назад

@@dekonfrost7 tRump the traitor! Lock him up!

@davidgrochmal6023 Год назад

To think we're in this place because of one man is beyond fruit loops !!!!!!!!! Lock trump up now !!!!

@cindyriehm7411 Год назад

You think or you know! I know!

@mariesmith8454 Год назад

David Grochmal, Putin has shown the world in real time how much horror one man can cause if he isn't stopped.

@johnramirez5032 Год назад

I think everyone should read Mary trumps book on trump. Trump has just tried to open another company to skirt funds away from current case against him for tax evasion. Its being challanged also. Trump has never been held accountable for anything and has this attitude he is an untouchable diety who is smarter than everyone else . The wall are closing in on him and his cult memvers are too uneducated to understand what kind of person trump really is. Im hoping and praying that justice will prevail and keep our faith in the Anerican constitution. Alot id at stake. America is not perfect. But we cant allow people who think they come first to run the country.

@thomasbelen1966 Год назад

It's not because of one man. It's because of one craven party and the 25-33% of Americans who will support anything they do because principles come second to power.

@MrBakedDaily Год назад

@@thomasbelen1966 it's funny because the others say the same thing

@lovemyalaskaful Год назад

Judge Luttig = patriotic integrity...remember his name 🇺🇲

@tammybrothers4593 Год назад

Agree! I will not forget his name. And thank God he was able to tweet out this message for VP Mike Pence to read that tweet.

@nebtheweb8885 Год назад

Judge Luttig _"Trump is a clear and present danger"_

@DisaffectedLiberal Год назад

His name is Robert Palmer

@chuckheart41 Год назад

Got it locked in!

@ehayes7849 Год назад

@@DisaffectedLiberal '''"" simply irresistible """

@davekrueger Год назад

There's probably not another TV anchor in the US, if not the universe, who would have let Luttig talk that long without interrupting. There needs to be some kind of journalistic award for that level of self-restraint. Luttig is an expert and very precise orator, which is exactly why he's worth listening to, so thanks for not forcing him to compress his responses into short meaningless sound bites for the attention span disabled members of the audience.

@kcampos5619 Год назад

I agree, David, 100%. And what’s worse is all the sensationalism complete w sound effects designed to grab the declining attention span and increasing hunger for drama and violence that keeps many people in perpetual immaturity.

@cancelmipeggy 10 месяцев назад

He should have been interrupted. However, everyone can have his say in our country.

@robertgagne8892 Год назад

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you - I can not say this ENOUGH TIMES; thank you, judge Luddig, for your monumental place in history! For helping to uphold democracy that fateful day!!! I bow to your TRUE honor...

@chambermuses7802 Год назад

Someone who really deserves the title "Your Honor."

@usmale49 Год назад

Yes, exactly!!! 💙💙💙

@franhildebrand8590 Год назад

As it should be …how refreshing this man is and he knows his stuff

@geofffikar3417 Год назад

Could listen to that man all day. He makes the understanding of law easier for us who know nothing about Constitutional law. I am so glad people reached out to him when our country needed him.

@summerbeaches1213 Год назад

judge Luttig thank you for your integrity and fierce loyalty to our democracy

@usmale49 Год назад

Yes, thank you very much Judge Luttig and I'm glad you live in my beautiful state of Colorado!

@ehayes7849 Год назад

Do you think politicians like DeSantis would ban "Integrity" from being taught in our schools?

@susanmathers2222 Год назад

@@ehayes7849 I'm an old lady but I didn't have to learn integrity in school because things like honesty, decency, manners, responsibility, etc were things I learned at home. Since we already knew basic conduct when we started school they still had time to teach Civics back then.

@thecrazycelt5143 Год назад

Thank you Velshi, this was The Best reporting I've seen. Language of law may be over my head, but that's why I watched it a couple times. I really wanted to understand what the Judge had to say. Thank you for not treating us like we're stupid!

@monti8415 Год назад

"Sit down and maybe takes some notes"....Love it!!

@denillefleming2942 Год назад

Luttig is brilliant! I hope SCOTUS is paying attention.

@chuckheart41 Год назад

Would be nice to bring an honest guy like that back!

@ryaneylee Год назад

why do you still have any faith in that corrupt institution that is heavily rigged by and for Republicans?

@annebruce5135 Год назад

Denille Fleming, I doubt the 6 on scotus who need to hear this would be swayed by the judges words. Those 6 are already all in on embracing the ISL

@debbiefranc105 Год назад

Luttig is a hero who saved our democracy. We need him now more than ever!

@DisaffectedLiberal Год назад

Great. Democracy has been saved. Hopefully the rest of the media gets the memo so I don’t have to hear “threats to our democracy” anymore.

@RedBeardJohnny61 Год назад

we never was a democracy

@anonymousjohnson976 Год назад

@@DisaffectedLiberal : If the Republicans take the House and Senate in November, democracy will be gone.

@smoothrider4976 Год назад

@@RedBeardJohnny61 lol see a Dr

@smoothrider4976 Год назад

@@DisaffectedLiberal The threats are still active. All Americans need to hear it & what they are till they are no more .

@renafielding945 Год назад

This is just amazing. Just plain amazing. Ali Velshi is so good at his job.

@DJTaPEDOaCREEPlustForIvanka Год назад

Incredible! Thank you Judge for your dedication, guidance and the tweets. 👍🏼

@johndelamontaigne7711 Год назад

If Luttig had not spoken out we would probably be in a real mess right now. Thank you judge Luttig!

@servraghgiorsal7382 Год назад

You don't think we're in a real mess already??? I'm surprised!!

@welbyroberto6581 Год назад

But just by Google search and its already stated crystal clear the duty of VP on the election result....I am puzzled why the US public in general cannot accept that and needed some constitutional experts to declare it before they were told to "swallow" the pill

@barbaramccormack5612 Год назад

John...We'd be in a worse mess. A Constitutional royal mess, and we'd be having all the Fascist leaders of the world visiting Washington, giving Trump pointers on how to keep us under thumb. If we're not diligent and stay alert, it could still happen. They haven't given up. We should seriously be wary of the ones he's endorsed and are on the ballot, to keep them at bey, Trump's shadow government who would lay in wait for the right time to rear it's ugly head if they're voted in. I'm dead serious on this point.

@barbaramccormack5612 Год назад

@@welbyroberto6581 John Eastman looks as if he's not all there. Luttig said he's worked with him and is stumped by what he did.

@johndelamontaigne7711 Год назад

@@barbaramccormack5612 I totally agree! We must do everything we can to prevent tRump sycophants from getting elected to anything ,from dog catcher on up to the Senate. It is a very dangerous time for our country. I hope democracy ,the the rule of law and the truth prevail!

@bethmcgill5944 Год назад

Profound and monumental. I'm glad there are still people with integrity like Judge Luttig.

@Soapandwater6 Год назад

People like Judge Luttig can save our democracy.

@suzannegiannini85 Год назад

Add Pense, Cheyne, Pelosi .....

@johnpauljones9310 Год назад

@@Soapandwater6 Please cite where the word "democracy" appears in the US Constitution.

@sharonnagle5782 Год назад

Me too, but just imagine these people in office, at the White House, in congress, not knowing what the certification allowed or didn’t. What the electoral process allowed or didn’t. Makes you wonder.

@ConnerOfRS Год назад

@@The_Christ_Angel What does MJ have to do with anything regarding Judge Luttig or US democracy? LMAO... As a former Lutheran I posit that Jesus loves MJ just as he loves you, despite both of your faults. God's grace is not reserved for those who are imperfect.

@tracevicente Год назад

Outstanding segment, Ali!!! Thank you Judge Luttig 🙏🏼

@izsoftie7283 Год назад

Listening 2 this Judge I understand why lots of people are proud of him. I as an Australian that this is a really good person. I salute U Sir & on behalf of yr citizens we thank U.❤️❤️

@fairyprincess911 Год назад

Let us not forget that John Eastman clerked for Clarence Thomas. I would bet my house that Clarence was advising them on constitutional issues.

@jf2176 Год назад

This definitely needs to be investigated.

@evilscorpio1981 Год назад

Although Mike did the right thing don't forget he stood by and agreed with everything 45 did

@abc-bu7nr Год назад

Except that day, he defied him As much as I detest Pence, I appreciate that his wife let him take his balls to work on Jan 6

@bonnierobinson8684 Год назад

Pense should have stood up earlier!

@usmale49 Год назад

@@abc-bu7nr Yeah, I was quite surprised that "Mother" let him take his testicles to DC that day!

@debrahelmlinger6256 Год назад

And constantly kissed his a**

@mccormyke Год назад

And tried as hard as he ckukd to do what Trump demanded but no one convinced him the plan would work. Mike Pence do not make a Moral decision. Mike Pence made a Practical decision. He was convinced the Coup de Tat would not be successful. And that is why he acted as he did

@ziziroberts8041 Год назад

Bravo, Judge Luttig. Facts, truth, democracy, full knowledge of Constitutional Law. Make Accountability Great Again.

@terri241 Год назад

Thank you, Ali and Judge Luttig. Your interview was one of the most important and informative I have ever heard! The U.S. is on the horns of a dilemma in the struggle between Democracy and Theocratic Fascism, freedom of thought and authoritarion dogma, the Constitution that applies equally to all citizens and the arbitrary, unbridled rule of a Dictator whose declarations are unchallengeable no matter how insane they may be. There is no denying it: this November Mid-term Election is about the ultimate fate of America as a Constitutional Democracy. Think deeply about whether you want to live in a Constitutional Democracy or a Theocratic Dictatorship like IRAN. American-style Democracy or Iranian-style Theocracy? Your choice; your fate.

@Mark-kq6ch Год назад

I agree with everything you said, which is why I will be voting Republican this November 👍

@melissaverduin3693 Год назад

Thank you Judge Luttig!🇺🇲

@ConnerOfRS Год назад

He seems like a very smart man. His past decisions show cultural bias, but I laud his current actions.

@oneirishpoet Год назад

@@ConnerOfRS yeah well he's a wealthy old white guy so that's pretty much expected 🤔

@lizpedano1542 Год назад

@@oneirishpoet God doesn’t like ugly

@eamonnmorris5331 Год назад

it's so great to hear what he has to say, delivered by one who clearly knows what he is talking about. That alone is reaffirming. Also he is retired, and clearly has no 'skin in the game'. We get so jaded hearing from all those who - whatever their viewpoint - have a self-interest in what they are saying. Last comment - he is working without a prompter, meaning he 'knows his stuff' ... impressive!

@anitawindbigler7100 Год назад

@@oneirishpoet your point is what? The judge regardless of his color or money, did what was right. Stopped the insanity the right wing idiots tried to pull.

@SkyeRangerNick Год назад

I really appreciate the efforts Judge Luttig is putting in on this.

@op3129 Год назад

same. he should roundly be praised as a R that still knows reality.. nk.

@maygodbewithus6392 Год назад

And our part should be to vote blue all the way through

@Futemire Год назад

So, let me get this straight, democracy had to be saved by a retired Judge via Twitter, because our Vice President didn't even know what his constitutional duties were? Yep, sounds like we hired the right guy. 🙄

@hwiley8141 Год назад

The thing that got me was when they said " the judge gave pence the authority" tomdomthenright thing. Maaybe I am being pendantic, but "authority" is not the right word. The tweet gave Pence the "ability " to tell detractors he was just following the rule of law.

@curtisaz Год назад

I took it more as Vice President Pence needed confirmation from an authoritative source. Judge Luttig is a highly respected republican constitutional authority.

@Futemire Год назад

@@curtisaz I somewhat agree. Sure confirmation is good, but seriously think about it. You're the Vice President and your days away from performing arguable the most important role that your position holds, and you're not 100% sure about it? A good Vice President might have gone into the role not knowing, obviously they aren't born knowing, but would have learned their duties early on in their role. Four years later and just days before is just unacceptable. But that's just my opinion and I respect yours.

@curtisaz Год назад

@@Futemire how can you assume that the Vice President didn’t know? I think that assumption is conjucture at best and the lack of acumen at worst. actions from great leaders in times of crisis are rarely made in a vacuum. Military Generals have legal counsel when strategizing and implementing military operations and CEOs have trusted financial officers when making major decisions. The Vice President was reaching out to the foremost constitutional authority in his sphere for counsel. This is a sign of great wisdom, especially given the crisis that unfolded and the grave consequences for our nation.

@Futemire Год назад

@@curtisaz First of all, Mike Pence did not reach out to Judge Luttig, one of his concerned Counsel did. 1:18 And I didn't have to assume anything, it was clear when the VP cited the Judge's Tweets and called to thank him the next day. Why would Pence feel inclined to call and thank Luttig, who indirectly over a social media platform told him what his responsibilities were, if he already knew them? 2:45

@janenef Год назад

A Twitter save. How random this happened. We were indeed so close to losing the America we love...its frightening. Excellent reporting. Very enlightening. Thank you judge.

@stefanfrankel8157 Год назад

Eastman will go down in history alongside Benedict Arnold.

@jerryparks6123 Год назад

And Trump!

@icin4d Год назад

"A coup in search of a legal theory," should be engraved on his headstone.

@powell4661 Год назад

My family has to change the spelling to Arnall because of cousin Benny

@lalaoneil2813 Год назад

My grandchildren will (hopefully) learn about Judge Luttig in their American History class. Thank you.

@richiejohnson Год назад

Not in Florida they won't hear about it. It's CRT

@richardholguin2564 Год назад

Republikkkans will make it a crime, to even mention Judge Luttig's name, in public. Republikkkans are already making it a crime to tell the truth about U.S. historical events, that don't fit their narrative. Republikkkans are already stripping Woman of their rights.

@arlodewald5378 Год назад

" MOST " Republicans know or have learned HISTORY nor do they want you to Learn HISTORY, Nor they Really do NOT want you to remember the flip - FLOPPING they do from second by second .

@missbee3618 Год назад

Not anywhere republicons have anything to do about. Revised history allowed only

@joedirtjr5375 Год назад

No lie there, Florida board of education is busy at the moment painting Tfrump as some sort of 21century revolting hero who escaped Bellevue psych ward and almost turned America into his own personal insane asylum.

@gailremp8389 Год назад

Thanks for deeper info. As a Retired and Very Tired Retired Paralegal (and now being Saturday, October 22 of 2022 as many of the polls have opened plus mail-in voting in many states) this is where my head, heart and exhaustion level is-- Exhausted. Furious. Scared. Yep that's about it. So we appreciate your help. Thank you, your Honor.

@kateskeys Год назад

Just want to tell everyone posting- THANK YOU - your comments mean so much to me because I need to believe good people exist. Lately I’ve been subjected to people with malice for the greater good and it hurts.

@rosaleebrooks482 Год назад

Even my own friends & Family. 81 yrs of my life & THIS happens. It's tearing my health down, Big time. God help us us keep this wonderful Constitution You ordered & sanctified. Amen.

@sherievans2617 Год назад

Thank you Judge Luttig, From a friend of America 🇺🇸 and democracy Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

@jimdoe3288 Год назад

Democracy like telling you the vaccine stops the spread of covid right. ? Tell us about democracy as all these governments lied about covid ?

@macareuxmoine Год назад

And the same from Germany!

@kellycook3914 Год назад

Thank you for caring about US! ❤️

@macareuxmoine Год назад

@@kellycook3914 I have fond memories of living/traveling in the US and apart from that US politics have effects on the rest of the world 🌎

@CorryGal Год назад

Some compare U.S. judge Luttig to Australian judge Joe Harman who had a distinguished career before retiring in 2021.

@joaneskins6510 Год назад

"Fascism came to America with CHEETO wrapped around our FLAG carrying a CROSS ✝ and an upside ⬇ down HOLY BIBLE." ?

@harryjove6725 Год назад

Next, Quid Pro Joe, Hunter Burisma 10% for the Big Guy Investigations will commence in January.

@harryjove6725 Год назад

@simon kenton why?, Crime is a crime.

@realtalk7685 Год назад

"The really dangerous American fascist... is the man who wants to do in the United States in an American way what Hitler did in Germany in a Prussian way. The American fascist would prefer not to use violence. *His method is to poison the channels of public information. With a fascist the problem is never how best to present the truth to the public but how best to use the news to deceive the public into giving the fascist and his group more money or more power...* They claim to be super-patriots, but they would destroy every liberty guaranteed by the Constitution. They demand free enterprise, but are the spokesmen for monopoly and vested interest. Their final objective, toward which all their deceit is directed, is to capture political power so that, using the power of the state and the power of the market simultaneously, they may keep the common man in eternal subjection." Henry A. Wallace (FDR's VP)

@kathylewis2484 Год назад

@@harryjove6725 But what about your mom at truck stops every night?. Try to stay relevant fool.

@jimmyjames6487 Год назад

@simon kenton it's OK when dems do it

@killersugar6816 Год назад

I heard about this upcoming case months ago, and I’ve been amazed at how little coverage it’s been getting. It’s arguably the most important case the super court has ever agreed to rule on.

@happybroker3735 Год назад

This was one of the best episodes I’ve ever seen. Thank you For making a complicated subject, easy to peazy. 👍💥Go Vote 🗳 2022

@allenbennett2055 Год назад

Luttic did a interview on PBS, it was long, but trust me, every minute was worth it. Watch it

@nebtheweb8885 Год назад

I did! He told the twitter story in detail.

@georgiatenantadvocategroup2822 Год назад

Thanks, I can’t wait.

@usmale49 Год назад

Do you have a link to the PBS interview? I'm most interested in viewing that! Thank you!

@JAC82 Год назад

Second this! It's on RU-vid y'all! Go find it and listen to the whole thing!

@coffeekittie Год назад

Agreed 💯

@asdic888 Год назад

"This action alone may have saved democracy...for the moment."

@urkiddingme6254 Год назад

Once I got used to Judge Luttig's thoughtful, considered speaking style (Jan 6 hearing #3, and a 2-1/2 hr interview with Frontline ) I started looking forward to hearing what he'd say next. This was an excellent interview. Thank you, and more like this please. It's like Civics classes for the adults who never got it in high school - and for those of us who did.

@scee7492 Год назад

A true American Patriot. Country over party. Thank you, Judge.

@StarlahMutiny Год назад

not only did this judge provide valid info but he learned how to tweet to make sure he could tell everyone

@CorryGal Год назад

His grandson taught him to use Twitter.

@kateskeys Год назад

Did you see his frontline interview?

@ellaeadig263 Год назад

This is why you should always stand up for what's right, even if you're not quite sure what you're doing. You never know how you might change history.

@blueeyes3906 Год назад

Thank God for Judge Michael Littig, a real American who believe in our democracy and one who will lay down his life to protect it.

@steelknight5398 Год назад

That's a real judge much respect.

@abra_kadabra805 Год назад

Thank you judge for being loyal to our country and not a party or a demigod. 🙏💯❤

@icin4d Год назад

Drumpf is no demigod. He is a demagogue.

@joycesvoice2 Год назад

WHAT a STUNNING & breathtaking HOME!!

@robertgrills3167 Год назад

One of the most intelligent judges of our time

@lukebalderose334 Год назад

You'll never find intelligent programming like this on fox

@andreah6379 Год назад

In fact, just the opposite. Hitler had a minister of propaganda. His name was Joseph Goebbels. Both men knew they could manipulate the German ppl using strong negative emotions as hatred, anger & fear. Fascist propaganda was spread like a cancer & turned German against German. Hitler succeeded. Nothing that Rethuglicons do today is new or original. They take lessons using their idol, Hitler. Rw billionaires own the media channels Fox, OAN, Newsmax, etc...and just like Goebbels, put hate, anger fear on blast 24/7 virtually everywhere nationwide, turning rw voters into haters, angry fear-mongers and violent against other Americans. Rw billionaires busy rw voters with hatred so they can continue to pick our pockets clean by destroying our government, our social safety net programs, privatize and destroy democracy as we know it.

@tammybrothers4593 Год назад

Thank you judge Luttig!

@brendawarner5415 Год назад

He explains complicated issues clearly,making them understandable by those of us uneducated in legal matters.Thanks for having him on.

@strezztechnoid Год назад

I am aware, thank you Alito, that the court is willing to take jurist prudence to before the Magna Carte. When the Supreme Court begins citing 4th century cannon law and Constantine as a basis in a decision, maybe it is time to consider what constitutes a legitimate court.

@laara1426 Год назад

Pence, the VP of the United States did not know his duties and responsibilities???? He had to ask multiple people. WTF

@johnjohnson9658 Год назад

Because he was exposed as RINO hes finished along with all the other turncoats that needed weeding.

@reginafetty6374 Год назад

He was being told by the Trump advisors that he could do it. We have never had a President demand it, and though he may have believed he couldn't do it, he needed to find out through Constitutionalists and Judges as back up, for his decision. I would think it would be a good thing to ask different ones, that he felt, their word to be true, their opinion on the matter. That shows his respect for the law.

@jerryparks6123 Год назад

Pence didn't realize the VP of the U.S has always counted Electoral college votes to Certify Presidential winners! It's ( PROTOCOL) .

@billgrover9421 Год назад

He needed cover because he didn't have the "stones" to stand up to trump. He did the bare minimum-he's not a hero

@OneAdam12Adam Год назад

Fascist White privilege

@jintzie1950jth Год назад

This is important. This needs to be recorded in our history. Judge Luttig is a national hero.

@chante1325 Год назад

Yes, he is our hero.

@keloebarnes3738 Год назад

Unreal. Almost makes me feel a lil guilty of my non-stop, repub bashing since 2008…

@roymajesticdemas8675 Год назад

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@laticialockleer4929 Год назад

May God bless this fine and decent man! Great job Judge !

@jnewcomb Год назад

I'm glad I didn't watch this live, I had to rewatch many parts just to catch the massive amount of information and analysis Judge Luttig provided. Very rich interview, great journalism. Excellent piece, Ali. Really well done.

@annsmith7207 Год назад

Judge Michael Luttig is my hero! I have saved his testimony to the J6 Committee as a masterpiece of judicial writing. I am an independent but vote with Democrats more often than Republicans. But I certainly recognize a patriot who loves this country and the rule of law. Bravo, Judge Luttig and thank you so very, very much for possessing a moral and ethical compass that will not, under any circumstances, be swayed by party or politics. God speed! Oh! By the way, John Eastman was Judge Luttig’s law clerk. Let that sink in. Your own law clerk aiding in obstructing the peaceful transfer of power and overthrow the government. Watching Judge Luttig’s testimony and essentially testifying against his own law clerk was poignant for those who knew this backstory and certainly a painful, defining personal moment for Judge Luttig.

@TheElive07 Год назад

He was my hero in the trial as well. An honest voice of reason and constitutional law.

@Grannathinks Год назад

I've saved it also it was masterful

@CorryGal Год назад

Some are saying that Judge Luttig failed to properly influence the future behavior of a law clerk (John Eastman) and he should be held accountable for this failure. They say that Judge Luttig is in some way responsible for the insurrection of Jan 6th.

@herehere3139 Год назад

@@CorryGal Are "they" the same "theys" that trump is always referring?

@The123fiona Год назад

@@CorryGal is that the same insurrection that you so proudly announced - before the fact - that you and your brother were going to DC to support??

@downhilltwofour0082 Год назад

This segment should be re-aired at least once per month for the next year!

@OneAdam12Adam Год назад

Absolutely

@larrymitchell3502 Год назад

Thank you, Judge Luttig, for your clear and precise explanation of the logic underpinning your tweets, as well as those crucial tweets themselves. You, sir, stood in the breach at a critical time, helping to preserve our Republic. We are in your debt.

@dianapeters9012 Год назад

3 cheers for the Constitution and those who have the ability and interlect to understand what is written. And to good and honest people.

@BarryJSilva Год назад

I know that Judge Luttig is retired, but he needs to further discuss this issue and others in a series of discussions for a longer time period. I would subscribe to the series. I'm also glad he is rewriting for clarification the Electoral Count Act. The madness needs to stop.

@annsmith7207 Год назад

Hi Barry : And what we see here with Judge Luttig is the ability to work in a bi-partisan way with people who may have differing views but the willingness to work for a common goal! So refreshing in the midst of a highly partisan country instigated by the former Oval Office occupant. We will, as a country, get through this and Judge Luttig has placed a very fine point on how that is done.

@kennethcurtis1856 Год назад

Watch his interview on PBS.

@kevin-parratt-artist Год назад

Judge Luttig, may well be one of the most Conservative judges in the country, but he never allows partisan views or words to interfere with his impeccable knowledge of constitutional law. As a person who ers toward the left side of politics, I hold this gentleman in the highest esteem. We are indeed truly fortunate that former Vice President Mike Pence had remained steadfast with absolute professionalism and presence of mind, when his life was threatened, betrayed by the president, held the line and performed as he was so appointed, ... supported by Judge Michael Luttig. 🙏

@tradde11 Год назад

And that is how a judge should be.

@matthewmcdonald9738 Год назад

Pence was just doing his job, no credit should be given for upholding his constitutional duties. If he himself was steadfast enough, he wouldn’t have called legal scholars to ascertain if he could overturn our election.

@coreyham3753 Год назад

Judge Luttig did what judges are supposed to do .... a professional and non partisan upholding of the rule of law.

@erinmcdonald7781 Год назад

Absolutely agree! 🌊✌️😎

@phylis3917 Год назад

🙏🏿

@justjoan4010 Год назад

Good interview, Ali. Great job.

@jaykay1053 Год назад

Excellent interview. Thank you for not interrupting the Judge so that we could hear his thoughts.

@lmurph5854 Год назад

Thank God for this judge and people like him. Terrified for our democracy.

@lauriesmith589 Год назад

Now this is true Conservative!! Not many like him left in America today? So sad....So Frightening!!

@theresedavis2526 Год назад

He's a true US citizen!

@richardrosebealprestonjohn3144 Год назад

Well done! Luttig!

@daemon9737 Год назад

Thanks for this great and critical info. Study this stuff and vote, everyone!!

@SabaDhutt Год назад

When it really counts, INTEGRITY is the most important thing .

@gwen3010 Год назад

Thank you Judge Michael Luttig!!

@queenfud3798 Год назад

Judge Luttig American Hero 😍😍💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🙏 Forever Grateful for you and your Tweet. A Tweet that will go down in history as the Tweet that Saved America!!!

@maicol67 Год назад

How on Gods green now semi green earth do we even come to this? 1st thank you judge for following the law. 2nd how many minds & souls has the devil poked his tale in? Simply incredible how certain people only think of $$$ & power over life on earth & the common good. All we can ask for is we hope & pray that more people in our life time will step forward as did Judge Luddig to protect our nation

@OneAdam12Adam Год назад

WE MUST DEMAND IT BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY

@peggybrown9224 Год назад

Vote Blue!!!

@diannadima7082 Год назад

Thank you for what you are giving us. The Electoral count is what kept me from voting for so many years. It doesn't make any sense to vote when a few people can change everything that the people really want.

@chuckheart41 Год назад

I know it's infuriating but as my old papa would say, Boy get out and vote it's the only power you've got!

@anonymousjohnson976 Год назад

I agree, Dianna. I say get rid of the electoral college. The reason they don't want to is because, if no electoral college, the Democrats would win every time as there are more of us.

@g.g.matuga4986 Год назад

Please vote 🗳 blue up and down the ballot in the November midterms to save American Democratic but also to stop the erosion of individual’s rights, such as reproductive rights, and to stop the erosion of educator’s rights to teach about egalitarianism/freedom.

@lilj6851 Год назад

Exactly!!!

@geegeelast3206 Год назад

Majority of the population feel the same way Dianna, do make it a point to vote this time around. This midterm elections is too important to not vote. This the time all Americans who care about our country to vote. VOTE BLUE IN NOVEMBER as a sacrifice service for the country. Service Member go to war to make us safe. This November we should forget anout party politics and VOTE BLUE to keep democracy SAFE.

@jonlai794 Год назад

The courts need more Judges like Michael Luttig.

@jewellquander2444 Год назад

Mr. Velshi, thank you... this was very informative and enlightening. So many legal and historical provisions that carry enormous weight within our Democracy were being questioned. Our former Vice President was/is a true "Patriot." He could have done more, but he did stand firm ... I am amazed at how deep this theory "dives."

@j.f.fisher5318 Год назад

It's fkg insane how close we came.

@surelyyoujokemeinfailure7531 Год назад

It's insane how many Americans imagine that civil war could lead to anything good. Those people need to be air-dropped in Somalia, or some other very strife-y place, to get a taste of what they want to do to their own country! :(

@renatehall2429 Год назад

And it's jot over yet !

@lovelight9261 Год назад

I know I am grateful to Judge Luttig. Knowledge is power.

@ramp-b.1711 Год назад

THANK YOU JUDGE MICHAEL 💕💕💕 LUTTIG GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. A THUNDEROUS AMEN!

@lindacaswell9650 Год назад

I love the way you explain everything Ali Velshi I'm a huge fan ❤

@rathertiredofthemess2841 Год назад

Give this man a medal! We have to come up with something new since Conald Chaos vane the medal of freedom to Flush Limbaugh.

@freedomofreligion3248 Год назад

You and Judge Luttig should be awarded an appropriate accolade for this conversation. Such is it's importance and the strength it lends to the continued existence of our Constitutional republican democracy. Your countrymen, those of us who revere our democracy, as it was intended by the framers, sincerely thank you. Be well.

@op3129 Год назад

the problem is that "doing your job" shouldn't be some extraordinary honor. yeah, pence did his job on j6 (and thank dog he did). pence drew a line at *_committing crimes ON CAMERA_* but tell me, Holly: should "doing your job ONCE in four years" be praise-worthy? I'm grateful pence did his job on j6 BUT ... he was all "broad shoulders" and praise jeebus yet silence about _everything else_ that was immoral in trump's 4 years.

@louisecollard2320 Год назад

The call to millions of Americans to get out and vote. This ISL theory is contradictive to first ammendment rights. Cannot undermine the will of the people. The passage of this ISL theory would do this. The constitution says the states part in national elections is to set times, how long the polls are open. This is simply put.

@garywilliams7905 Год назад

The judge should be honored. Forget party, he stood up for the constitution. WE owe him a huge debt of gratitude.

@aruniyengar7976 Год назад

This segment from Ali is truly phenomenal. He conducted the interview in such a lucid manner that even I, a non-lawyer, could easily understand Judge Luttig's explanation of ISL. We need more people like Ali and Judge Luttig in the next couple of years when this country will go through a deep, dark tunnel created by the extremists.

@rb032682 Год назад

Please be more specific. it is "conservative" extremists who are poisoning USA's government and USA's future.

@ehayes7849 Год назад

Thank you for highlighting this honorable judge. I hear he will be joining Neal Katyal before supreme court against the anti-democracy 'states' rights voting' case being taken up.

@RobinaB530 Год назад

This was very interesting and scary. I'm glad someone's talking about it.

@latoniafranklin5321 Год назад

Thank You and GOD Bless You "Your Honor" Judge Luttig🙏🏻🙌🏻⚖️🙇🏻‍♂️⚖️🙌🏽🙏🏽

@danielleisabellabanyard9968 Год назад

I knew it was a close thing, but not that close. That man probably saved Taiwan and Ukraine in the process. Slava this Judge! 🇬🇧

@reginafetty6374 Год назад

I am not sure Taiwan is safe, but we will see.

@bruceswearingen7718 Год назад

Crooked secret service is a big element in the near success

@mariesmith8454 Год назад

Bruce Swearingen, I agree. They had to have witnessed Trump commit one of his many felonies & had the authority to arrest him.

@gabriellemartin9794 Год назад

YES ..... VERY scary.....who can you trust😯

@teresas8173 Год назад

And we’ll newer know the details due to them scrubbing their phones. Heads needs to roll in the CIA. How many traitors there were is truly stomach churning.

@notatrumpsupporter Год назад

I honestly can't believe that someone hasn't already done this. This is absolutely 💯 extremely important to do good job 👏! We need something in place for candidates who refuse to accept their election results as well. I guarantee that many Republicans, this November are going to refuse to except the results.

@marilynnyoung7026 Год назад

Wow...been studying this for a few months now, and I'm not an attorney but this is the best & most comprehensive explanation of what's at stake that I've come across. I did read his piece in the Atlantic too, but this was great. Thanks too, to excellent reporting by Ali!

@LS-kg6my Год назад

Pence is as far from my policy preferences as can be. And I have distain for how he enabled Trump’s cult-building when in office. However, I am very thankful that he found his moral compass and his balls on January 6th.

@eugenegoodwin1036 Год назад

If he could have, he would have. A true coward.

@daleanderson7794 Год назад

@@eugenegoodwin1036 he could have left in the limo from the Capital that night with the SS and washed his hands of it but he didn’t and he stayed to save democracy.

@jessecrawford3897 Год назад

@@daleanderson7794 he was gonna go on a one way trip and he knew it

@ozdigg9254 Год назад

@@daleanderson7794 He wanted a legal excuse to remain and the one given to him by Luttig probably saved his life as well as 'democracy'.

@cent20buck71 Год назад

@@daleanderson7794 I agree on that. But what have we heard lately? He's trying to straddle a fence because he thinks he has a chance at the presidency. Not hearing a word against trump because of that. Yet today trump says American Jews better get it together like Israel "while they still can". Mike?? Mitch?? Anyone?????

@ilmco Год назад

the tweet that saved democracy… 🤖

@tammybrothers4593 Год назад

Agree!

@estherdiaz9680 Год назад

Judge Lutting our Hero!!!! We the people thank you, and appreciate your excellent Ruling. From our bottom of our heart.

@peggygallagher5802 Год назад

Thank you Ari for airing this and God Bless Judge Luttig for his continued Patriotism. We need you now more than ever! 🙏💜✌🇺🇸

@wendywhite2642 Год назад

I found myself saying this a lot lately.🤯 oh my God! I love you judge Luttig! 🌈❤️

@mikekelley2877 Год назад

This judge is one of many heroes who worked to defend democracy on Jan 6th 2021; the capital police and the Jan 6th committee, are also to be congratulated for their efforts. Donald Trump, incited this insurrection because he lost the election and wouldn't accept the results.

@josefinamasadao-haas2205 Год назад

Not to forget the people who protected the boxes with the electoral college results.

@touchdown399 Год назад

Wow! I need to watch this at least 4 more times to have a basic understanding of the points he made. I'll do it. Fortify myself with knowledge for the upcoming holidaze!

@jansonshine9082 Год назад

Thank you Your Honor Luttig! For being dedicated to our democracy and standing ground legally. There are so few true Americans amongst our Republicans these days, it is truly dangerous and frightening. Thank you Sir.