Chief Justice John Roberts Faces Criticism Over Pro-Trump Supreme Court Rulings
Leaked memos reveal Roberts' pivotal role in securing favorable decisions for Trump in key January 6th and presidential immunity cases.
- Roberts has been criticized for his behind-the-scenes efforts to protect Trump in three major January 6th-related cases.
- A New York Times report highlighted Roberts' memo critiquing a lower court's decision and pushing for Trump's immunity from prosecution.
- The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 to keep Trump on the ballot and 6-3 to grant him some level of immunity from criminal indictments.
- Leaked information has exposed internal tensions within the Supreme Court and raised questions about its ethical standards and impartiality.
- Roberts' actions have contributed to a decline in public confidence in the Supreme Court, with approval ratings hitting a historic low.