February 21st 2024.
In a fiery and bold season premiere, comedian and host of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver, made a daring proposition to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas - resign from your position and receive $1 million a year and a luxurious motor coach. During the episode on February 18th, Oliver accused Thomas of causing harm to Americans and offered him a tempting deal to step down from the high court.
Oliver didn't hold back in his offer, addressing Thomas directly and not mincing his words. "So here's the deal, Clarence. You get a million dollars a year and a fancy new mobile home, and all you have to do is sign on the dotted line and get the f*ck off the Supreme Court," he declared. The crowd erupted in cheers and laughter as Oliver made his bold proposal, leaving no room for ambiguity.
The luxury motor coach, complete with a fireplace, would be a departure from Thomas' preferred mode of transportation. According to a shocking report from 2023, Thomas and his wife, Ginni, had been gifted lavish trips on a private jet belonging to a prominent GOP donor, Harlan Crow. This raised some eyebrows when it was discovered that Thomas had failed to disclose these trips in his financial reports. Thomas defended himself, claiming that he didn't believe he needed to disclose these gifts as they were from close personal friends and not related to his work on the court.
Oliver couldn't resist taking a dig at Thomas' gift-giving friends, questioning whether they would still shower him with luxuries if he were no longer on the Supreme Court. "Will they still invite you on their yachts and sing your praises? Or will they drop you like a hot potato?" he quipped. Oliver made it clear that true friendship shouldn't be based on someone's job title, and this offer could be a way to test who Thomas' real friends are.
Thomas' recent actions and decisions have also raised some concerns, particularly his stance on former President Trump being barred from primary ballots in certain states due to his involvement in the Capitol riot. In Colorado, there is a push to remove Trump from the ballot before the 2024 presidential election, and critics are calling for Thomas to recuse himself from the case due to his wife's past political work.
Oliver didn't shy away from addressing these controversies, pointing out the weight of responsibility on Thomas' shoulders. "You have a lot on your plate right now, Clarence. From limiting women's rights to hearing cases related to the January 6th insurrection, you have enough on your plate without having to potentially roll back decades of federal regulations," he stated. Oliver urged Thomas to talk it over with his "very best friend in the whole world" and make a decision within the next thirty days.
With his trademark humor and no-holds-barred approach, Oliver made a bold statement and offered a tempting deal to Justice Thomas. Time will tell if Thomas accepts or declines this offer, but one thing is for sure - Oliver's proposition has certainly sparked a lot of conversation and controversy.
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