John Oliver offers to pay Justice Clarence Thomas to resign from Supreme Court
John Oliver offers to pay Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas $1 million annually to resign from the high court, doubling down on his initial offer.
Key Points
- John Oliver offered to pay Justice Clarence Thomas $1 million annually to resign.
- Oliver made the offer on his show 'Last Week Tonight' and reiterated it on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.'
- Despite the offer, Justice Thomas did not accept.
- Oliver expressed mixed feelings about the proposal but said he would be willing to open discussions again.
- The comedian joked about the situation and his wife's reaction to the offer.
Pros
- John Oliver's offer could potentially lead to Justice Clarence Thomas resigning from the Supreme Court.
Cons
- The offer may be seen as inappropriate or disrespectful towards the Supreme Court and Justice Clarence Thomas.