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Response from Supreme Court justices to Clarence Thomas controversy by mid-2025
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Public support • 25%
Public criticism • 25%
No public comment • 25%
Mixed responses • 25%
Public statements from other Supreme Court justices
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Clarence Thomas Faces Scrutiny Over $267,000 Loan for Luxury RV, Tax Implications
May 16, 2024, 04:03 PM
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing scrutiny over a $267,000 loan from a wealthy friend used to purchase a luxury RV. Senators Ron Wyden and Sheldon Whitehouse are demanding details on whether the loan was repaid or forgiven, which would have tax implications if it was not reported as taxable income. Thomas has not clarified the status of the loan, leading to concerns about potential violations of tax laws and questions about judicial accountability. Thomas's evasive responses and declarations of outrage regarding questions about his financial affairs further fuel the controversy.
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Formal reprimand issued • 25%
No action taken • 25%
Public statement of support • 25%
Public statement of criticism • 25%
Majority Support • 33%
Majority Oppose • 33%
No Clear Majority • 33%
Broad support for Alito's actions • 25%
Mixed reactions • 25%
Broad criticism of Alito's actions • 25%
No significant public reaction • 25%
Support from major political figures • 33%
Neutral response from major political figures • 33%
Criticism from major political figures • 34%
Support recusal • 25%
Oppose recusal • 25%
Neutral/No comment • 25%
Call for resignation • 25%
Widespread criticism • 33%
Mixed reactions • 33%
Minimal attention • 33%
Resigns • 25%
Impeached • 25%
Continues in position • 25%
Retires voluntarily • 25%
Significant decrease in trust • 33%
No significant change in trust • 33%
Increase in trust • 34%
Increased public support • 25%
Decreased public support • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Mixed reactions • 25%
No action • 33%
Formal reprimand • 33%
Recommendation for resignation or impeachment • 33%
Recusal from specific cases • 25%
Public statement addressing issues • 25%
Resignation from the Supreme Court • 25%
No significant action • 25%