Justice Roberts had to know that he was swearing in a President who had no intention

[milestogo]

of upholding the law or the Constitution.

He has to know that this is the status of Trump's entire cabinet. Has he totally thrown in the towel on American Democracy?

His court can mitigate Trump's actions or enable them. If they are going to do the latter, they should all just go home now. Their function is basically over. No constitution, nothing to interpret.

[dalton99a]

1. Of course he knew. As everyone knew

[sinkingfeeling]

2. Well, at least TSF didn't swear on the Bible to protect the Constitution.

[leftieNanner]

4. Yeah

Wifey held it but his hand was at his side.

[Trust_Reality]

7. Taking the oath was not actually done - on a technicality? I noticed that he and Roberts smiled slyly at each other....

at the end.

My opinion is that Roberts is a fascist facilitator.

[ReRe]

21. Roberts should have reminded him to put his hand on the Bible!!! n/t

[magicarpet]

5. Djt'$ refusal to touch the buy-bull during his swearing in,...

..... could be a major indication he is about to do something very naughty during his second term. Why drag God through that mud puddle ?

[allegorical oracle]

18. He knew he was lying when he took the oath and didn't want to risk a bolt of lightning.

[Ocelot II]

3. A lot of this mess is Roberts' fault in the first place.

SCOTUS' ridiculous immunity decision made Trump think he's invincible, and he's acting accordingly.

[republianmushroom]

10. Merrick the Meek can share some it also.

48 months and counting.

[Dan]

11. To be sure

Roberts, Alito and Thomas took a huge dump on the rule of law, but received vacations paid for by the rich.

Small price to pay for a nation.

Plus, Roberts has to know that Trump can have him eliminated at no risk to self.

The only risk to the powers that be - is from the people of the U.S. once they awaken to what is being done.

Me thinks, slowly but surely, the sleeping giant is waking up.

[Mysterian]

6. Roberts signed off on Citizens United so he got what he wanted

The destruction of democracy in the USA.

[Trust_Reality]

8. I say Roberts if a fascist facilitator.

[bluesbassman]

9. They'll stick it out long enough to "interpret" everything he does as Constitutional.

Then retire with their “tips”.

[Bluetus]

17. Here's a little secret

All the fascist regimes move to eliminate all judicial powers. Heck, the SCOTUS-9 could end up in Gitmo before long. If they think that Trump is going to protect them, think again. Only until he no longer needs the court. And that could be sooner than anybody thinks.

[DET]

12. Lots of Egos Involved Here

I don’t think anyone could foresee what is happening now. The Supreme Court probably believed that TSF would operate much as he did during his first stolen administration. Most of the chaos and destruction is from Musk and the Project 2025 traitors. I bet the Supreme Court puts the brakes on the clearly illegal stuff, at a minimum, and ‘clarifies’ what they mean by presidential immunity. Whether TSF pays any attention is another matter.

[johnnyfins]

13. Egos Shmegos.

It all has to do with Kompromat. That is Donvict's only leverage. And it is quite powerful.

[Bluetus]

19. Nah. They are just cowards.

Trump needs no Kompromat. All those Republicans are unprincipled and spineless. The are easy to bully.

[Fla Dem]

14. Remember, his hand was not on the bible when he took the oath of office.

He had no intention of upholding the Constitution.

[milestogo]

22. He doesn't believe in the Bible any more than he believes in the Constitution.

He is a monster who only believes in himself.

[JoseBalow]

15. The collaborators will be rewarded

[punguin54]

16. I couldn't see what he was doing with his left hand.

I would bet that he was crossing his tiny fingers.

[allegorical oracle]

20. Bondi and all the other nominees swore an oath to tell the truth during their hearings, and

once in office did precisely what they denied they'd do. In her case, she said "her" Justice Department wouldn't have an enemies list. Now she's got an enemies list. Don't know why they can't be fired if they lied during their hearings.