In the USA, the awkward couple Thomas tarnishes the image of the Supreme Court

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Scandal after scandal, the reputation of conservative judge Clarence Thomas, whose wife Ginni is an activist close to America’s far right, continues to deteriorate. Enough to weaken this court, which is the final arbiter of many issues such as elections, gun ownership, abortion rights…

Judge Thomas and his wife at the White House in 2019 under Donald Trump at a state dinner honoring Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. | RON SACHS POOL VIA CNP/ABACA VIA Portal CONNECT view full screen close

• Judge Thomas and his wife at the White House in 2019 under Donald Trump at a state dinner honoring Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. | RON SACHS POOL VIA CNP/ABACA VIA Portal CONNECT

Ouest-France in Washington, Yona HELAOUA. Modified 4/21/2023 at 8:32 am Published 4/21/2023 at 6:45 am

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Like Hollywood, Washington has its famous couples. And when glitter is rare, scandals are legion. Corruption, conflicts of interest, extremism … in the case of Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the allegations weigh all the more heavily because the husband, a judge on the US Supreme Court, is believed to be absolutely honest. The court, with its nine judges appointed for life, has the final say on many important issues such as abortion rights and the right to carry firearms.

Latest case: luxury travel paid for by a billionaire friend. However, Clarence Thomas never mentioned this in his annual Ethics Statements. Worse: friend…