Prediction: Trump will argue that his NY conviction must be overturned because the court admitted evidence of conversations he had with his staff while President in order to prove knowledge and intent. He will argue those conversations were “official acts.” Judge Merchan and higher NY courts …./1
Trump’s lawyer made that explicit argument this AM to @steveinskeep.bsky.social, citing the court decisions that held his social media feeds are official communications so he couldn’t block people, hah hah hah.
Yes, I didn’t consider the ludicrous possibility he could appeal because angry tweets are official acts.
My vestigial connection to humanity occasionally impairs my ability to predict FedSoc arguments.
Serious question from a longtime follower: Do you think any of the conservative justices who signed on to this decision are regretting it at all right now?
This feels too generous.
But I look forward to them turning on Thomas and Barret when they are no longer needed.
I just wish I could see their faces when it happens. Thomas has to know it's coming. Barret is probably stupid enough to think it isn't, though.
