All the Crazy Stuff Trump is Going to Do

Summary

This video explores the potential implications of a second Trump presidency, focusing on key issues like judicial appointments, abortion rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and religious freedom. It predicts a shift toward more partisan judicial rulings, the possible resurgence of restrictive abortion laws, and efforts to roll back LGBTQ+ rights. The speaker also discusses the erosion of democratic norms and the dangers of politicizing government institutions. With a focus on the courts and Trump's influence, the video warns of long-term damage to constitutional governance and societal rights.

Takeaways

• 😀 Trump is likely to weaponize the Department of Justice (DOJ) offensively in his second term, targeting critics and pushing for ideological loyalty.
• 😀 The Comstock Act, an 1873 law, may be revived to restrict the mailing of abortion-related materials and medications like mifepristone.
• 😀 Trump is expected to appoint more young, inexperienced judges to the federal courts, ensuring long-term political influence and potentially unqualified decisions.
• 😀 The Supreme Court could become more conservative, possibly pushing for fetal personhood and rolling back key constitutional precedents.
• 😀 There is concern that Trump’s judiciary appointments will lead to increased partisanship and politicization of the courts, with a focus on loyalty over qualifications.
• 😀 Trump's second term might see the erosion of established judicial norms, leading to more extreme rulings, particularly in areas like abortion and civil rights.
• 😀 The Supreme Court could rule to overturn previous decisions like Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage, potentially reinstating bans on such marriages.
• 😀 Trump's administration would likely target LGBTQ+ rights, including removing protections for transgender individuals in areas like education, healthcare, and military service.
• 😀 The Trump administration’s stance on abortion could lead to nationwide restrictions, including potential federal legislation banning the procedure and stricter state-level bans.
• 😀 Trump's policies may focus on further intertwining government and religion, eroding the Establishment Clause and enabling government funding of religious entities.
• 😀 The broader shift in U.S. politics under Trump’s second term could lead to a long-term weakening of democratic institutions and the peaceful transfer of power, similar to post-Reconstruction challenges.

Q & A

What does the speaker suggest about the use of the Justice Department under a second Trump term?

The speaker suggests that the Justice Department (DOJ) could be used offensively in a second Trump term, in contrast to the first term when it was used defensively to protect Trump. This could involve purging DOJ officials who are not aligned with Trump's MAGA agenda, depending on the Attorney General nominee.

What are the potential legal consequences regarding abortion if Trump returns to office?

The speaker predicts that Trump’s second term could lead to significant restrictions on abortion rights. This includes the possibility of appointing Supreme Court justices who favor fetal personhood, which would eliminate abortion rights nationwide. Additionally, medical abortion drugs like mifepristone could be banned, and the Comstock Act could be revived to restrict abortion-related materials.

How does the speaker foresee Trump's impact on the judiciary?

The speaker warns that Trump’s second term could see even more unqualified judges appointed to federal courts, as he did in his first term. These judges may be particularly loyal to Trump and the Federalist Society, and many of them could be appointed at a young age, resulting in decades of potential conservative influence over the judicial system.

What is 'judge shopping' and why is it a concern in Trump's second term?

Judge shopping refers to the practice of selecting favorable courts or judges for legal cases. The speaker is concerned that in a second Trump term, this practice could become more widespread, with litigants strategically filing cases in districts with only one federal judge, allowing for more partisan and potentially biased decisions.

How does the speaker predict the Supreme Court will evolve under Trump's leadership?

The speaker foresees the Supreme Court becoming even more conservative under Trump’s appointments, with the possibility of justices like Alito and Thomas retiring and being replaced by even more radical figures. This could lead to the establishment of fetal personhood and a further erosion of progressive legal precedents.

What potential impact does the speaker predict on LGBTQ+ rights under a second Trump term?

The speaker expects Trump to push for a rollback of LGBTQ+ rights, including eliminating protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This could also extend to restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare, military service bans, and the reversal of significant rulings like Obergefell, which legalized same-sex marriage.

What historical period does the speaker compare a second Trump term to, and why?

The speaker compares a second Trump term to the post-Reconstruction era, suggesting that it could lead to a catastrophic blow to constitutional governance. This could undermine the peaceful transfer of power, erode democratic norms, and damage the integrity of the political system for years to come.

What is Schedule F, and how might it be reintroduced under Trump’s second term?

Schedule F is a classification for federal employees that allows the president to hire and fire employees based on political loyalty, bypassing traditional civil service protections. The speaker warns that Trump may reintroduce Schedule F early in his second term, which would lead to further politicization and weakening of federal institutions.

What role does the Federalist Society play in Trump’s judicial appointments?

The Federalist Society is a conservative organization that has significant influence over Trump’s judicial appointments. The speaker argues that many of Trump’s judicial nominees are selected based on their fealty to the Federalist Society’s ideological agenda, rather than their qualifications or impartiality.

What does the speaker suggest will happen to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?

The speaker predicts that the Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from endorsing or establishing a religion, will likely be eroded further under Trump. This could result in a greater intertwining of government and religion, including the potential for government funding of religious institutions.