There's a lot going on right now, Jason, so I want to make sure this story doesn't fly under the radar.
A group of former high ranking admirals, generals and service secretaries filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court this week, asking them to reject Trump's claims of presidential immunity. You can read the whole thing here, but let me highlight one point that is absolutely essential:
The principle that no one is above the law — no one! — isn't just a defining concept of American democracy. It's also essential to national security.
If given immunity, the president would be exempt from critical checks and balances, no longer accountable to Congress' laws. Worse, if they had any inclination to abuse their military powers, nothing would prevent them from using our armed forces for partisan political enforcement. In fact, Trump's own lawyers have argued that the president has the right to have his political opponents killed.
This isn't just some thought experiment. Because Donald Trump is running again for the presidency, this Supreme Court decision will have enormous consequences. And I think it's reasonable to worry that, regardless of how the courts rule, Trump will behave as if he has immunity. He's already said he intends to be a "dictator on Day One" of a second Trump term.
I'm inspired by these veterans and patriotic leaders who've stepped forward to prevent one man from destroying American democracy. I believe when people who've taken an oath to defend the Constitution speak out, the majority of American voters will listen. And the data backs me up.
Our plan is to ensure key voters hear directly from voices like this on how devastating it would be if Trump gets power again — make a donation today to help fund this project and help expand this work into as many battleground states as we can.
More soon. Thank you,
Amy
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