Can't WIN the Argument? IMPEACH THE JUDGES! AOC & Democrats Coming for SCOTUS

In this episode of the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses Democratic plans to use congressional power following their anticipated takeover of Congress in January, focusing on potential impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump and Supreme Court justices. - AOC's Impeachment Comments: Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) publicly stated that all options should remain on the table regarding impeaching President Trump. She also suggested that Supreme Court justices could face impeachment. Her comments were made during an interview with CNN outside the Capitol. - Potential Impeachment of Supreme Court Justices: AOC previously introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito in July 2024. The allegations involved financial disclosures, gifts, potential conflicts of interest, and failure to recuse themselves from certain cases. Neither justice was removed from office. Ben raises concerns about whether impeachment would address legitimate judicial misconduct or simply punish justices for unpopular political or legal decisions. - Congressional Powers: A Democratic-controlled House could initiate impeachment proceedings with a simple majority vote. The Senate would require a two-thirds majority to convict and remove an official. Democrats would also have the ability to: Conduct investigations into the Trump administration. Issue subpoenas. Control committee investigations. Set the House legislative agenda. Exercise influence over judicial confirmations. - Potential Changes to the Supreme Court: Ben highlights Democratic discussions about judicial ethics legislation and changes to Supreme Court procedures. He also raises concerns about proposals to expand the number of Supreme Court justices, commonly referred to as court packing. The argument presented is that expanding the Court could shift its ideological balance toward the liberal side. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is described as intending to use confirmation powers aggressively. - Concerns About Political Retaliation: Ben argues that impeachment should not be used to remove officials simply because politicians disagree with their decisions. He distinguishes legitimate investigations into corruption or misconduct from politically motivated attempts to remove officials. He emphasizes the importance of judicial independence and the separation of powers. - Historical Context: The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. The Watergate constitutional crisis. Multiple presidential impeachment proceedings in modern history. The 1804 impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase, who was acquitted by the Senate in 1805. We argue that the possibility of simultaneous investigations and impeachment demands involving a president, cabinet members, and Supreme Court justices makes the current situation particularly significant. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.