- Chief Justice John Roberts presented his annual report on the state of the federal judiciary on New Year’s Eve, aiming for minimal audience engagement.
- His report failed to address significant issues, including ethics violations and a dramatic drop in public confidence in the judiciary, highlighted by a Gallup poll revealing only 35% public support.
- Roberts expressed frustration not with corruption but with public criticism of the judiciary, portraying it as an attack on judicial independence.
- Despite controversies involving justices and ethical concerns, Roberts did not mention the necessity for reform or address widespread calls for stricter judicial ethics.
- His approach has led many to view the Supreme Court as part of a political agenda, undermining its perceived impartiality and independence.
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