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Trump heard thanking Justice Roberts: "Thank you again, I won't forget it."

Donald Trump Rips The Mask Off Of John Roberts’ Court In One Sentence

All of Trump’s actions in his second term must be seen through the lens of his comment to Roberts at the address to Congress.

by Paul Blumenthal
Huffington Post, March 5, 2025

As President Donald Trump made his way out of Congress following his first speech to the body since retaking office in January, he stopped to shake hands with the four Supreme Court justices in attendance. While shaking the hand of Chief Justice John Roberts, he said, “Thank you again, I won’t forget it,” then slapped the chief on the back.

Roberts is the author of the decision in Trump v. United States, which in July 2024 made it possible for Trump to win the White House in November. The decision granted presidents absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, and, in doing so, postponed Trump’s prosecution for trying to overturn the 2020 election long enough for him to win the election, putting him in the Oval Office and thus beyond the reach of prosecutors.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-john-roberts_n_67c87607e4b0931288b64c83