John Oliver offers Clarence Thomas $1 million a year to resign from the Supreme Court

Comedian and “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver is urging Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign, offering him $1 million a year to do so.

Oliver denounced conservative justice during the premiere of the 11th season of his weekly show Sunday, saying Thomas had made Americans’ lives “demonstrably worse” and promising him a brand new luxury RV if he agreed to step down of the High Court.

“There’s a lot on your plate right now. Whether it’s the rollback of women’s rights or the January 6 hearing of the cases, you certainly shouldn’t hear two hearings that have the potential to help roll back decades of federal regulations,” he said. declared.

“So that’s the offer. $1 million a year, Clarence. And a brand new condo on wheels. And all you have to do in return is sign the contract and get rid of the Supreme Court,” Oliver added. “Talk about it with your best friend in the world. Because the clock starts now. Thirty days, Clarence… Let’s do this!

The comedian’s side was first highlighted by Mediaite.

Thomas has faced increased scrutiny from media and ethics watchdogs in recent months after a ProPublica article revealed he failed to disclose luxury travel and other benefits he received from conservative billionaire Harlan Crow.

“I think you’re wondering: What would my friend say if I accepted this offer? Will they judge me while they sit in their boardrooms, on their mega yachts and at Hitler shrines? Are they still going to give me luxury vacations and sing songs about me on their phone? » said Olivier. “Well, that’s the beauty of friendship, Clarence. If they’re real friends, they’ll love you no matter what job you do. So I guess this could be the perfect way to find out who your real friends really are friends. “

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