Key Takeaways:
– Donald Trump secures a decisive victory in the 2024 presidential race, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
– The election concluded with Trump gathering at least 295 electoral votes, seemingly winning the popular vote as well.
– The John Roberts court has been accused of repeatedly assisting Trump’s campaign and undermining democracy.
– Notable cases related to the election include Biden v. Nebraska and Trump v. the United States.
– Trump’s second term in office may see further shifts to the right in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump’s Miraculous Win: What Went Down
Bustling with surprises, the 2024 Presidential race has concluded with Donald Trump emerging victorious against Vice President Kamala Harris. Highly calcualated predictions from personalities like radio host Charlamagne tha God, who suggested that a legal challenge from Trump might alter the election outcome, weren’t warranted as Trump defeated Harris firmly.
The Election Numbers Don’t Lie
Pulling in a robust haul of at least 295 electoral votes, Trump managed an outright win. Interestingly, it seems he also clinched the popular vote which was an added feather to his cap. Post the decisive win, Harris made her concession speech, acknowledging Trump’s victory.
A Right-leaning Supreme Court in Sight?
With Trump’s decisive victory, one thing has become evident – his second term might witness the U.S. Supreme Court lean further to the right. The current court, sporting a 6-3 supermajority of GOP-appointed justices, provides a supportive foundation for this potential tilt.
The Role of the John Roberts Court: Boosting Trump?
Fingers are being pointed at the John Roberts court, blaming it for running interference for Trump. Critics argue that the court has played a major role in supporting Trump’s campaign more than once.
Democracy at Stake?
Some observers believe that the United States’ identity as a democracy is at risk, and a part of the blame is being directed at the Roberts Court. According to such critiques, the court has consistently damaged the democratic system.
By enabling billionaires to seize political power from ordinary citizens, exacerbating congressional deadlock, and rendering many elections into empty gestures, the court has inflicted monumental damage to democratic values, critics assert.
Notable Election-related Cases
Instances of court rulings that seem to support this view include cases like Biden v. Nebraska and Trump v. the United States. The former decision impeded President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness plan, while the latter ruling received substantial critique.
The Trump v. the United States ruling returned verdict following Trump’s loss in the 2020 election and subsequent attempts to hold onto office, which culminated in a violent Capitol insurrection.
In the summer of 2023, special counsel Jack Smith charged Trump for his role in the ordeal. When the case was headed for a trial in March 2024, right during the Republican primaries, the Supreme Court intervened, resulting in a shock-inducing opinion from John Roberts.
Roberts’ Stunning Opinion: A Ticket to Immunity?
Roberts accepted Trump’s argument fully, concluding that former Presidents are now exempt from criminal prosecution for official acts. Even crime-related evidence has been rendered inadmissible if it involved official acts. This not only removed a major hurdle to Trump’s re-election but also ensured, if he returned to the White House, it would be with unprecedented power.
As we navigate through the waves of these political battles, it’s crucial to remember that this is our democracy. Voices need to be heard, and power must remain with the people, not the billionaires or the politically privileged. Irrespective of the election outcome, the fight for a truly democratic United States must go on.