House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted the Supreme Court, accusing it of granting Trump unchecked power through immunity rulings that threaten U.S. democracy.
Jeffries’ Sharp Criticism
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has publicly condemned the Supreme Court, claiming its recent rulings effectively “enabled” Donald Trump to act like a monarch.
In a CNN Situation Room interview, Jeffries called the Court’s decisions “shameful” and accused conservative justices of giving Trump a level of immunity that undermines constitutional checks and balances.
Supreme Court and Presidential Immunity
Jeffries referred to the Court’s rulings that granted Trump near-total presidential immunity, shielding him from legal accountability faced by ordinary citizens. He argued this created a dangerous precedent, one that contradicts the framers’ intent to prevent any president from holding king-like power.
Concerns Over DOJ and Accountability
The Democratic leader also criticized Trump’s influence over the Justice Department, claiming its independence was eroded during his administration. Jeffries argued that true accountability would only come with an independent DOJ and a Congress under Democratic control.
Warning for American Democracy
Calling the situation a “disaster,” Jeffries insisted the Court’s rulings embolden Trump while weakening democratic safeguards.
His remarks reflect growing Democratic frustration over the balance of power between the presidency, the courts, and Congress — and highlight the ongoing debate over how much legal protection a former president should receive.