Trump Calls for Jailing Critics of Supreme Court at Rally
The former president's remarks in Pennsylvania draw controversy for opposing First Amendment rights.
- Donald Trump suggested that individuals who criticize Supreme Court justices should be imprisoned during a rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
- Trump praised the Supreme Court's conservative justices for overturning Roe v. Wade, calling them 'very brave' and claiming it took 'a lot of courage.'
- He falsely alleged that Vice President Kamala Harris wants to expand the Supreme Court to 25 justices to 'rig the system.'
- Critics argue that Trump's call to jail critics of the judiciary violates the First Amendment, which protects free speech against government officials.
- Trump's comments align with his recent authoritarian rhetoric, including threats to jail political opponents and claims of election fraud.