SCOTUS Secrets From Dobbs Decision, w/ Hemingway / Meghan Markle's FAILED Australia Tour, w/ Shuter

Molly Hemingway's book reveals that after the draft Dobbs decision was leaked, liberal Supreme Court justices intentionally slow-walked their dissents for two months. This delay occurred while conservative justices faced serious threats, including an assassination attempt on Justice Kavanaugh, and despite requests from the majority to expedite the process. The dissenters even included a footnote to an unreleased decision, further delaying the final announcement.

Justice Alito's draft opinion was completed by early February 2022, with other conservative justices signing on immediately. However, the dissenters delayed their response, making the decision a 'C' (nowhere near done) in conference after the leak. Elena Kagan reportedly 'screamed' at Justice Breyer not to accommodate requests to speed up the dissent, ultimately delaying the final release by over three weeks.

Following the Dobbs leak, massive protests erupted at the Supreme Court and justices' homes, and pro-life clinics were firebombed. Despite laws against intimidating judges, Merrick Garland's Department of Justice and the Biden White House, including then-Press Secretary Jen Psaki, refused to condemn or prosecute those protesting outside justices' private residences, effectively allowing the intimidation to continue.

Jen Psaki stated, 'I know that there's an outrage right now... about protests that have been peaceful to date and we certainly continue to encourage that outside of judges homes and that's the president's position.' This stance was maintained even after an individual attempted to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh.

The Supreme Court has experienced a significant decline in collegiality, particularly since the Dobbs decision. Justice Clarence Thomas noted that the court is 'not the court of that era' regarding friendships among justices. Liberal justices have openly attacked the integrity of the court and their conservative colleagues in public forums, a departure from historical norms.

Justice Thomas, speaking to an audience in Dallas, expressed concern about 'keeping it at the court now' regarding friendships. Justices Kagan, Sotomayor, and Katanji Brown Jackson have publicly criticized the court's decisions, with Sotomayor even issuing a paper apology after ripping on Justice Kavanaugh.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are engaging in 'faux royal tours' in Commonwealth countries, such as their recent trip to Australia, to maintain public interest and leverage their royal association for personal gain. Palace insiders are reportedly angry but feel powerless to stop them, as Harry's connection to Diana and his royal status ensures public turnout.

Rob Shuter states, 'The only thing that makes these two people interesting is the royal family... He will always be Diana's son. He will always be Harry... he doesn't need the royals family to be a part-time royal. He is a part-time royal.' The tours are seen as a 'prototype' for future engagements, despite being perceived as 'tone-deaf' and 'cosplay' by critics.

The Met Gala, once a pinnacle of fashion and celebrity, is reportedly struggling to sell tickets and has resorted to discounting prices for the first time. Its declining relevance is attributed to the diminished influence of Vogue magazine and its editor, Anna Wintour, as designers increasingly prioritize digital influencers over traditional media for brand exposure.

Rob Shuter reported that the Met Gala 'has not sold out' and designers are questioning the return on investment for tables costing 'hundreds of thousands of dollars' when 'Vogue is no longer a success.' The event has also shifted towards featuring reality stars, further eroding its perceived glamour.

The 'Today Show' is experiencing internal tensions and disappointing ratings, particularly following Savannah Guthrie's return. The show's attempt to generate a 'massive moment' around her comeback fell flat, with only modest viewership increases. Underlying this is a long-standing, 'vicious' rivalry between Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, dating back to Matt Lauer's tenure.

Savannah's return saw a 6% increase in overall viewers and a mere 2% in the key 25-54 demo, far below NBC's expectations. Rob Shuter's reporting indicates that 'Savannah and Hoda have never got along,' and Hoda's promotion was initially a 'punishment' by Matt Lauer against Savannah.