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I assume his aids have considered this, although I'm sure they fear giving it too much attention with Trump. Trump probably thinks he can buy allegiance by giving people promotions. I don't think he remotely grasps the independence of the judiciary at the level of SCOTUS.
Gorsuch is a committed conservative justice. But I don't believe he's a fanatic. At least, I don't see him having some grand motive to affirm Trump's position now that he's effectively untouchable. Gorsuch knows that even conservative justices find the ban ridiculous.
Not to mention, I think the optics of the administration turning on Gorsuch is potentially too much even for Trump to desire. Packing the court with a dissident by accident? That might make Trump's head explode.
Although, maybe I'm wrong and Gorsuch will toe the line. I'm just more than a little suspicious that won't be the case.
safeinOhio
(32,715 posts)Can't wait.
Chasstev365
(5,191 posts)Can't wait to read Gorsch's dissenting opinion 😂
Gravitycollapse
(8,155 posts)I have a feeling that won't be the case.