On Trump 2.0 and the Supremes

If Trump wins, it will be with the help of the Supreme Court, which has gone beyond the call of duty to delay his January 6 trial. In addition, while the “major questions” doctrine would apply on its face to administrative initiatives generated by Republican as well as Democratic presidents, don’t hold your breath waiting for that to happen. “Major questions” will go into hibernation in the Court the day Trump is inaugurated.

Don’t expect him to show any gratitude, however. In fact, he’s going to make a point of flouting court orders he dislikes, including those from the Supremes, to the embarrassment of all of the reactionary justices except Thomas and Alito, who might as well be wearing MAGA hats on the bench. As I’ve noted previously, that kind of lawless presidential behavior will create a precedent that will ultimately serve the interests of progressives. Be careful what you ask for, because you might get it.