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Amendment. but you could also make the argument that our president-elect needs a basic lesson in civics. the separation of powers and civil liberties and what they mean in this country. you know, it's cynical in the sense that this declaration this morning appeals to the -- let's say the hoy paloy sense of patriotism. the only people who will disagree and be upset are experts or highly educated folks who understand what civil liberties mean. >> go ahead, jeffrey. >> i'm not sure. i actually think -- i give sort of the american people a little more credit than that. i think people understand th...

At all confirmed, doesn't that raise questions about the judgment -- he is the president-elect. >> it raises questions, but also raises questions about the media. why are you chasing it? why went a story comes out with a tweet that you know is not of significance, but you spend an entire day analyzing it. so i think the media has a responsibility to take tweets that are serious seriously and those that are irrelevant, don't spend time chasing it. >> why is it our job, and how can we assess what does he mean seriously on twitter and what does he not mean -- he's using social media -- there are ...

A clip from your friend, justice antonin scalia, about flag burning. that it is constitutional. listen to this. >> if i were king, i would not allow people to go about burning the american flag. however, we have a first amendment which says that the right of free speech shall not be abridged, and it is addressed in particular to speech critical of the government. i mean that was the main kind of speech that tyrants would seek to suppress. >> you spent a lot of time with him. was this flag burning decision a tough one for him? >> it was a very difficult one because i think he was torn on the on...

His company and how he, how a management system that allowed that to happen. that's going to be a very, very serious confirmation hearing. thank you both for joining us tonight. appreciate it. >> sure thing. coming up, as promised, on twitter, flag burning, our very own flag burner right here on the last word. that is next. do not miss it. and, the story donald trump doesn't want us to talk about. here's a hint. it's about a hotel. and why, why donald trump's pick for secretary of health and human services is a very big problem for donald trump.

About. >> his tweets last night seemed to imply that he can say whatever he wants and it is up to reporters to decisiisprove h. again he's going to be the president of the united states. should the president of the united states. should the president of the united states be putting out false information. >> if you -- >> -- you can argue that was done for political purposes. but this is -- with donald trump now. and doesn't worry you at all? >> it is different. you have someone who is not just putting out information. he's actuallying attacking people. >> that's called free speech. >> no -- hol...