Clarence Thomas Had a Child in Private School. Harlan Crow Paid the Tuition.
ProPublicaJUL 2023
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Thomas once said in a speech that being a SCOTUS justice isn’t “worth doing for what they pay.” Well, he’s obviously found ways to enrich himself and his family while serving on the court. The rush of ethics scandals seemingly has no end, and it’s time for Thomas to be held accountable in order to save the legitimacy of SCOTUS.
Republican narrative
This is but the latest attempt to smear Thomas, this time by throwing his innocent grandnephew into the political fire. Thomas is only guilty of caring for a child whom he helped obtain a prestigious education through friends with no entanglements with SCOTUS. Democrats, trying to force a conflict of interest, are delegitimizing the court in the eyes of the American people.
Metaculus Prediction
There’s a 29% chance that there will be fewer than six conservative justices on the US Supreme Court by January 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
