Overview
- Speaking on Face the Nation on Sunday, Jan Crawford named media portrayals of a “corrupt” Supreme Court as her most underreported story of 2025.
- She called claims that the Court is corrupt or “in the tank for Trump” overreported, “patently false,” and dangerous to public confidence in the rule of law.
- Arguing that the Court has been conservative for about 20 years, she said disagreement with outcomes does not substantiate allegations of corruption.
- Crawford said coverage neglects the Court’s institutional role and legal interpretation, describing it as functional, consistent, and engaged in legitimate methodological debates.
- Another panelist warned the rhetoric “causes threats,” and outlets including Mediaite, the Daily Wire, and Townhall highlighted Crawford’s remarks.