We have lost our respect for the rule of law under this president. He cares nothing about it.
Christine Todd Whitman: “We have lost our respect for the rule of law under this president. He cares nothing about it.”
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Whitman expresses concern about the erosion of respect for the rule of law under Trump's presidency.
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I think the Democrats -- or the Republicans, excuse me have to be very concerned if Donald Trump decides he wants to be the nominee, because frankly, right now, he controls the party apparatus and he could be that person.
The states know what the potential dangers are, and they’re getting better prepared.
When you assume a role like such as a Supreme Court justice, you have a certain standard. You set a message. You set a standard for the entire court.
The court right now is not in the best odor, shall we say with the American people and the real tragedy here is that when the American people lose faith in the justice system, we're going to really dangerous place and we shouldn't.