"Trump's practice of appointing individuals lacking knowledge of the Constitution raises concerns about competency and the rule of law within the highest levels of government."
"The inability of high-profile appointees like Hegseth and Supreme Court justices to recall fundamental constitutional provisions highlights a troubling trend of anti-intellectualism in leadership."
The article critiques President Trump's approach to appointing individuals to high-profile positions, emphasizing their lack of understanding of fundamental constitutional rights. Instances featuring Pete Hegseth's inability to cite constitutional provisions regarding troop deployment and a Supreme Court justice's forgetfulness concerning protest rights are highlighted as examples of this trend. The author laments the implications of choosing anti-intellectual practices for appointments which compromise legal integrity and governance, resulting in a troubling lack of competent legal oversight.
Read at Above the Law
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