BREAKING: Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has evaded a direct answer regarding President Donald Trump‘s assertion of having “the right to do anything” as president. During a tense interview with CBS host Norah O’Donnell on Sunday, Barrett was questioned about Trump’s recent declaration made in the Oval Office, where he claimed, “I have the right to do anything I want to do.”
When asked if the president possesses “unlimited power” to deploy the National Guard in any state, Barrett stated, “So we don’t have any cases pending before us that I’m aware of.” She emphasized the importance of context, noting, “I would not be surprised if there are some cases pending below.”
Barrett elaborated, explaining her judicial philosophy: “I can’t answer that question, but actually this is a good opportunity for me to say why I can’t answer that question because it’s something I cover in the book.” She reiterated the necessity of specific facts and cases for judicial decisions, stating, “I’m going to decide something as a judge, it really has to happen in the context of a particular case.”
With judges required to maintain an open mind, Barrett remarked, “Not only should I not, but I don’t think you would want me to be in a position where I would just shoot from the hip and say, oh, yeah, I think that’s constitutional. Or, oh, no, I think that’s not.”
This interview comes amidst ongoing discussions about executive power and its limitations, particularly as Trump continues to assert claims of broad authority. The implications of Barrett’s comments could resonate significantly, as they touch upon the delicate balance of power within the U.S. government.
As legal experts and political analysts scrutinize Barrett’s remarks, the broader implications for future court cases remain to be seen. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops and reactions unfold.
For the full interview, watch the video below from CBS or follow this link for more details.
