Splash of Tea - Roman Buhler - Keep it at Nine

In this episode of A Splash of Tea, host Nelson Velez, Chairman of the Virginia Tea Party, engages in a compelling discussion with Roman Buhler, National Director of the Keep Nine Amendment movement, about the critical need to protect the U.S. Supreme Court’s independence. Recorded ahead of the America Rising: Phoenix Soars Summit on June 7, 2025, at the Sheraton in Sandston, Virginia, Buhler outlines the dangers of court packing and advocates for a constitutional amendment to fix the Supreme Court at nine justices. With a background as a Republican lawyer under Newt Gingrich and 14 years as lead counsel on election integrity, Buhler warns that Democratic plans to weaken the Senate filibuster, add new states, and expand the Court threaten constitutional rights and judicial impartiality. He highlights the amendment’s support from 200 members of Congress, 800 state legislators, and organizations like the Republican National Committee and Tea Party Patriots, noting its introduction in 2020 by former Rep. Collin Peterson. Buhler urges grassroots action to make the amendment a key issue in the 2026 elections, providing a Capitol Hill contact number (202-224-3121) and his personal phone number (202-255-5000) for those eager to join the movement. Visit keepnine.org for more information and to participate in weekly grassroots calls every Wednesday at 9:00 PM Eastern. The episode also references Senator Mike Lee’s book Saving Nine and the Keep Nine organization’s presence at the upcoming summit, where attendees can engage with representatives and access sign-up sheets and literature.

Links:
Learn more about the Keep Nine Amendment:
https://www.keepnine.org

Get details on the America Rising: Phoenix Soars Summit:
https://vatp.org/event/summer-conference-save-the-date/