John Oliver’s Million-Dollar Offer: A Bold Exit Proposal For Clarence Thomas

On the Season 11 premiere of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, comedian John Oliver kicked off the show with a surprising proposal to Justice Clarence Thomas, offering him a million dollars a year to resign from the Supreme Court immediately.

The State of the Supreme Court

Oliver opened the segment by discussing the current state of the U.S. Supreme Court, emphasizing that it has reached a “breaking point.” He suggested various ways to address the issues, such as enforceable ethics codes, term limits, or even expanding the court.

Thomas’ Controversial Actions

Highlighting Justice Thomas’ controversial decisions, Oliver pointed out instances where Thomas did not recuse himself from cases with conflicts of interest or potential gifts from special interest groups. This set the stage for Oliver’s unconventional proposal.

Exploiting Low Accountability

Taking a satirical approach, Oliver commented on the low bar of accountability in politics and suggested exploiting it similarly to how billionaires have done for decades. He argued that Thomas, arguably the most consequential Justice, might be persuaded to leave the court if he could retain the luxury perks without enduring the associated grief.

The Million-Dollar Offer

Making a serious offer, Oliver presented Thomas with a contract, offering him one million dollars a year for the rest of his life if he agreed to resign immediately. He emphasized that this was not a joke, stating that jokes aren’t the show’s forte.

Legal Implications

Oliver reassured viewers that he consulted legal experts and emphasized that HBO was not funding the offer; he personally took responsibility. He warned Thomas that he might regret the decision and could end up doing stand-up tours for years to pay for the retirement plan.

The Deadline and Additional Incentives

The offer came with a deadline – Thomas had exactly 30 days from midnight to make his resignation effective. To sweeten the deal, Oliver threw in a top-of-the-line motorcoach worth $2.4 million, complete with luxurious amenities.

In a humorous yet earnest manner, Oliver concluded the segment by stating the terms of the offer: a million dollars a year and a lavish motorcoach in exchange for Thomas signing the contract and leaving the Supreme Court.

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