News Merriam-Webster defines ‘kangaroo court’ after GOP uses it as impeachment defense October 8, 2019 Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY Comments Off on Merriam-Webster defines ‘kangaroo court’ after GOP uses it as impeachment defense Rep. Matt Gaetz said House Intel Chairman Adam Schiff was a “malicious Captain Kangaroo," referencing a 1950's children TV show.