Overview

• Chief Justice John Roberts described the rule of law as 'endangered,' particularly among young Americans, citing a lack of civics education as a critical issue.
• Roberts called for criticism of judicial decisions to focus on rulings rather than personal attacks on justices, which he said undermine public trust in the judiciary.
• Without naming him directly, Roberts appeared to address President Trump’s public denunciations of judges, warning that such rhetoric threatens judicial authority.
• He emphasized the importance of collegiality among Supreme Court justices, noting that ideological differences do not hinder their ability to work together effectively.
• Roberts signaled his intention to remain on the bench and reiterated that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreements over judicial decisions.