A prominent conservative legal figure has accused Donald Trump of dropping what could be the most alarming presidential remark in US history.
Former federal judge J. Michael Luttig didn’t hold back during his appearance on MSNBC this week. He warned that Trump’s recent comment about not knowing if he’s obligated to uphold the US Constitution wasn’t just another blunder—it was deadly serious.
“The temptation here is to dismiss the president’s words as just another gaffe, of which he makes many. But I don’t think that we should do that,” Luttig told host Nicolle Wallace.
🧠 ‘Confused, but clear’
Luttig, known for his firm stance against Trump’s anti-democratic rhetoric, said the former president often speaks with clarity about his confusion—and this case was no different.
“The president always says what’s on his mind with almost perfect clarity of what is on his mind. Now, sometimes what’s on his mind is confusing, but the words that he chooses are perfectly clear as to his confusion.”
Ouch.
🏛️ Trump’s take? Ignore the Supreme Court
According to Luttig, Trump’s comments reflect something far more dangerous: a belief that the Constitution is only valid when it suits him.
“I’m quite confident that the president was saying what is on his mind—and that is that he doesn’t necessarily believe he is obligated to uphold the Constitution of the United States, as it is interpreted by the Supreme Court.”
Luttig didn’t mince his words, calling it “constitutional denialism”—the idea that the Constitution’s meaning isn’t bound by the Supreme Court’s interpretation.
🚨 ‘One of the most important issues of our time’
In closing, Luttig issued a stark warning about the stakes at play.
“What the president believes about his obligation to uphold the Constitution is one of, if not the single most important issue of our times.”
When a conservative legal heavyweight says this is bigger than politics, you’d best believe the alarm bells should be ringing.
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