MSNBC's Rachel Maddow warns Trump may 'effectively declare war' on US after looming ruling
Erik De La Garza
February 27, 2025 11:14PM ET
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MSNBC's Rachel Maddow warns Trump may 'effectively declare war' on US after looming ruling
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The stark possibility of President Donald Trump potentially ignoring a court order sparked by his administration’s foreign aid freeze could explode into a full-on constitutional crisis — “and effectively end the republic,” Rachel Maddow said Thursday night as she delivered an ominous warning to viewers.
“They have been joking about this and making, you know, macho sounding bluffs about this for a long time now – particularly from the vice president – J.D. Vance,” Maddow said Thursday. “How is the Supreme Court going to deal with it now that it's real?”
The MSNBC host delved into possible scenarios in the opening minutes of her top-rated show that could develop depending on how the Supreme Court weighs in on the very real prospect that Trump could openly defy a court order – what she described as a “very scary issue.”
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Certainly won’t be the GOP and even if the Democrats retake the House and the Senate, hard to get 66 votes. We got close in 2021 with Trump and they still support him and do his bidding.
I don't think they...moribund trump and the Miller cabal care about ratings now that they have the power. In fact it means people are scared and pissed so, easier to manipulate and control. Keep the peeps confused and scared and hopeful that the low ratings actually mean anything.
We always met at the Jewish Women’s Center on Fairfax when we formed our coalition in 2016 that got SB 813 passed to abolish the statute of limitations on Rape and Sexual Assault in California- effective January 1, 2017!
Mom and I would go to Ball Beauty Supply across the street for her makeup then the pilgrimage to Cantor’s. She always had the pastrami. I always had the roast tongue! No metaphor there- until now! Lol
Oh I know and in the past I certainly was even looked into Canada but I will remember the wise words of Mark Hamill’e wife “I’m surprised you would allow him to force you out of your own country.’ And she’s right, not letting this pedophile win.
Your post today is extremely sad. I fear for my many American relatives and friends. Many of them have dark hair. As a Canadian Maple Meidas we are safe here for the moment, but we have been threatened. I live 60 miles from the border. Keep up the great work.🙏
My father’s entire family was murdered by Stalin when my father was a boy and he was in a DP camp for years. He finally made it to the USA, an orphan at 13. He often called us “spoiled American kids,” which just made me angry at him. Now I understand what he meant. My heart goes out to you and your family…thank you for being our beacon of light in these dark times.
We understand that if you leave us physically, you’re not leaving us intellectually, emotionally or spiritually. Stay strong Ben and family, and most of all stay safe.
Ben, you are a leader and a hero. God bless you and keep you and your family safe. It is so sad that young people have to be taught what to do about ICE.
I know exactly what you are suffering from. Although not as direct, my extended family (who have been here since the 17th Century) and have married Asians, Hispanics, Blacks, and just about any other ethnic classification, know that this administration is just racist. In once such incident, a cousin who married a Chinese guy who has a green card and is set to become a citizen, and have 2 wonderful boys, discovered ICE arrested him and last I heard, have deported him to some location that nobody has yet learned. He did not even have time to contact a lawyer, get his papers, etc. What sorrow this nation is under with this racist and fascist regime.
My family also has been here since the 17th century and we have become a family blended with every race and ethnicity over the decades. Holiday dinners were always a testament to this country’s cultural diversity- its richness. It is heart shattering to see what we have devolved into in just 9 months, for God’s sake! How can we survive another 3+ years at this rate? Something legal must be done by Congress! This was a carefully orchestrated legalized coup d’etat! And we are seeing the unbelievable in a country we thought was indestructible! But it was unless it was destroyed from within- and now it is…
JD Vance and all the others in line are just the same or worse. They all support Project 2025, they'll continue oppressing non-whites and women until there's nothing left. This is not just Trump + I'd be surprised if there are real elections in 3 years.
We are "the within" as well and we can take it back. We are not on the outside looking in and we can turn the tides. There are elections everywhere all the time and little by little we have to replace all the MAGAs with the right people and take back our Country from the ground up while the fight is going on over the daily chaos and BS. Here's how we do that:
First they came for the Hispanics and I said nothing for I am not Hispanic. Then they came for the Muslims and I said nothing for I am not Muslim. Then they came for the...
Yes. I wonder how many of us were outraged when Stop and Frisk was implemented? I don't recall non blacks being outraged and taking ti the streets in protest. Thus new regime is targeting non whites.
There is no telling who they'll come after next Whites weren't afraid when blacks were being racially profiled. If we don't fight this evil it will continue. Fight the good fight with MTN.
We are Americans and were worth it. I've said before that skin color doesn't mater. We are all potential targets of this evil regime. Fight with MTN and the Meidas Mighty .
The philosopher George Santayana said it best: "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." The history we are currently repeating bears an increasingly chilling resemblance to 1930s Germany.
We can’t run and hide from this we are all needed here to fight. This is the only way we can survive as a nation and rebuild.
Illegitimi non carborundum
I Keep askin': when will a party ask Thomas and Alito to recuse?
Never, they are doing exactly what they were paid to do.
It's up to the parties to light the fire.
... and it's up to us citizens to light the fuse, Vote them out if they don't speak up!
mdr is a scamming troll. Don’t hit the link it’s spam.
mdr 🚫🚫🚫do not open mdr ‼️
Wonder if they are in the files, just sayin'. They bow to the orange POS too much.
Clarence Thomas was an actual DEI hire that was/is a rapist/abuser POS.
Those kinds of people slam the door after they get through it. Thomas is a horrible example of that.
Just like every single other member of his grup
If not that, there is probably something they’ve done that can be exploited.
Maybe donnie jr or "my father" eric
Could be, we will need to wait and see if they ever release the entirety of the files.
That's an interesting idea.
I've asked myself this same question, many times.
I read that John Roberts is in the files. We all ready know Thomas and Kavanaugh are sexual predators.
🤔
Epstein Black Book
https://epsteinsblackbook.com/
Epstein Digital Black Book
https://epsteinsblackbook.com/
When will a party impeach them?
He’s been impeached twice! Hé has to be removed from office.
I’m talking about Thomas and Alito. I would include Roberts and Kavanaugh.
We can do that IF we flip the house in '26!!! Gotta start vetting candidates now! It can be done! Could even affect Senate races. Vote 🟦✌🏼
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow warns Trump may 'effectively declare war' on US after looming ruling
Erik De La Garza
February 27, 2025 11:14PM ET
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MSNBC's Rachel Maddow warns Trump may 'effectively declare war' on US after looming ruling
(Screengrab via MSNBC)
The stark possibility of President Donald Trump potentially ignoring a court order sparked by his administration’s foreign aid freeze could explode into a full-on constitutional crisis — “and effectively end the republic,” Rachel Maddow said Thursday night as she delivered an ominous warning to viewers.
“They have been joking about this and making, you know, macho sounding bluffs about this for a long time now – particularly from the vice president – J.D. Vance,” Maddow said Thursday. “How is the Supreme Court going to deal with it now that it's real?”
The MSNBC host delved into possible scenarios in the opening minutes of her top-rated show that could develop depending on how the Supreme Court weighs in on the very real prospect that Trump could openly defy a court order – what she described as a “very scary issue.”
ALSO READ: 'Like being in a gang': the Jan. 6 rioter who left MAGA and told Trump to shove his pardon
He was referring to Alito and Thomas of SCOTUS
Certainly won’t be the GOP and even if the Democrats retake the House and the Senate, hard to get 66 votes. We got close in 2021 with Trump and they still support him and do his bidding.
Last poll CBS did this last week has overall approval rating of 36%! Folks are pissed. Groceries are higher all over! Vote 🟦 in '26✌🏼
I don't think they...moribund trump and the Miller cabal care about ratings now that they have the power. In fact it means people are scared and pissed so, easier to manipulate and control. Keep the peeps confused and scared and hopeful that the low ratings actually mean anything.
I don't think they care either. Comment was meant for those that do! Still lots trying to make this normal!✌🏼
Exactly right. trump would love to see all his "enemies" give in to him.
"Illegitimi non carborundum" is one of my favorite expressions. I have been using it for over 40 years. Very appropriate.
I grew up in LA, in what was a modern day “Jewish ghetto.” I went to Fairfax High.
And let’s not forget Cantor’s Deli!!! The best!
We always met at the Jewish Women’s Center on Fairfax when we formed our coalition in 2016 that got SB 813 passed to abolish the statute of limitations on Rape and Sexual Assault in California- effective January 1, 2017!
Right? The “White House” of Fairfax!
Mom and I would go to Ball Beauty Supply across the street for her makeup then the pilgrimage to Cantor’s. She always had the pastrami. I always had the roast tongue! No metaphor there- until now! Lol
Happy memories. Thank you for reminding me.
❤️
When I was in medical school, in 1978, this was a theme.❤️
But it sure is tempting....
Oh I know and in the past I certainly was even looked into Canada but I will remember the wise words of Mark Hamill’e wife “I’m surprised you would allow him to force you out of your own country.’ And she’s right, not letting this pedophile win.
Thank you for all your hard work
Like you I am a parent and I work tirelessly for my kids.
We will get through it
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. In her unhurried pace lies the secret of all enduring growth.” — Lao Tzu
From today’s meditation — https://thistleandmoss.com/p/meditation-sept-10th-2025
Your post today is extremely sad. I fear for my many American relatives and friends. Many of them have dark hair. As a Canadian Maple Meidas we are safe here for the moment, but we have been threatened. I live 60 miles from the border. Keep up the great work.🙏
Thank you for your leadership!
I am no leader. I’m just a mom. And trying to get through it.
That’s one of my favorite quotes. A great reminder. Thank you. ❤️
Always , it’s what we do
My father’s entire family was murdered by Stalin when my father was a boy and he was in a DP camp for years. He finally made it to the USA, an orphan at 13. He often called us “spoiled American kids,” which just made me angry at him. Now I understand what he meant. My heart goes out to you and your family…thank you for being our beacon of light in these dark times.
Thank you MeidasTouch. Keep fighting and being the voice for the world, but above all, be safe. The world is supporting you.
It brings strength and tears that you and so many are going through this. Thank you for your knowledge and constant leadership. ❤️
We understand that if you leave us physically, you’re not leaving us intellectually, emotionally or spiritually. Stay strong Ben and family, and most of all stay safe.
Resistance against Hitler during WW2 was based in England. Other countries are an option to carry on the fight
AGREED
Excellent read… prayers for your family! Thank you for fighting! We need your voice.
I live in the same place as your wife’s family. I feel really, really sad for those people around me.
You are the best of us, Ben Meiselas. Thank you for your courage and for using your skills to lead the resistance to fascism.
Ben, you are a leader and a hero. God bless you and keep you and your family safe. It is so sad that young people have to be taught what to do about ICE.
As if school shooting drills wasn’t enough ❤️
I know exactly what you are suffering from. Although not as direct, my extended family (who have been here since the 17th Century) and have married Asians, Hispanics, Blacks, and just about any other ethnic classification, know that this administration is just racist. In once such incident, a cousin who married a Chinese guy who has a green card and is set to become a citizen, and have 2 wonderful boys, discovered ICE arrested him and last I heard, have deported him to some location that nobody has yet learned. He did not even have time to contact a lawyer, get his papers, etc. What sorrow this nation is under with this racist and fascist regime.
My family also has been here since the 17th century and we have become a family blended with every race and ethnicity over the decades. Holiday dinners were always a testament to this country’s cultural diversity- its richness. It is heart shattering to see what we have devolved into in just 9 months, for God’s sake! How can we survive another 3+ years at this rate? Something legal must be done by Congress! This was a carefully orchestrated legalized coup d’etat! And we are seeing the unbelievable in a country we thought was indestructible! But it was unless it was destroyed from within- and now it is…
JD Vance and all the others in line are just the same or worse. They all support Project 2025, they'll continue oppressing non-whites and women until there's nothing left. This is not just Trump + I'd be surprised if there are real elections in 3 years.
We are "the within" as well and we can take it back. We are not on the outside looking in and we can turn the tides. There are elections everywhere all the time and little by little we have to replace all the MAGAs with the right people and take back our Country from the ground up while the fight is going on over the daily chaos and BS. Here's how we do that:
"Now What Do We Do? The Way Out Of This Mess!!!" - https://bluesmurf.substack.com/p/now-what-do-we-do-the-way-out-of
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https://substack.com/@bluesmurf
Thanks. This helped a little.
OMG I hope you find him and secure his safety. ❤️🇨🇦
My family's story is close to yours, with Hispanics, African Americans, Native Americans, and Europeans, going back to early colonial days.
The more I learn, the more I don't want to know.
There is no clear answer on how we fight this plague. We've only scratched the surface of what the magnitude of the source of this problem is.
Monetizing evil to pay the bills?
24/7 non stop, with shredded truth topping putrescent burger meat?
I'm at my limit for coping!
First they came for the Hispanics and I said nothing for I am not Hispanic. Then they came for the Muslims and I said nothing for I am not Muslim. Then they came for the...
Like Hitler who believed he wanted only one race which is impossible and ignorant because we are all blended in this world…
Yes. I wonder how many of us were outraged when Stop and Frisk was implemented? I don't recall non blacks being outraged and taking ti the streets in protest. Thus new regime is targeting non whites.
There is no telling who they'll come after next Whites weren't afraid when blacks were being racially profiled. If we don't fight this evil it will continue. Fight the good fight with MTN.
We are Americans and were worth it. I've said before that skin color doesn't mater. We are all potential targets of this evil regime. Fight with MTN and the Meidas Mighty .
The philosopher George Santayana said it best: "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." The history we are currently repeating bears an increasingly chilling resemblance to 1930s Germany.
Totally agree and I think we need to call MAGA Nazis…
I already do.
So do we.
True.
Word for word.
I am so sorry for your situation. I never imagined this could happen in the US, but I no longer recognize our country. Thank you for all your work.
I have worried about your family and extended family and friends. Please stay safe. #MeidasMightyStrong
Thank you! I will stand with you and the rest of the Meidas Mighty for as long as it takes. We will win.