Staff Reports
The liberal left is at it again, targeting conservative Supreme Court Justices with baseless attacks and unfounded allegations. First, they went after Justice Clarence Thomas, and now they’re setting their sights on Justice Samuel Alito. These attacks are nothing more than a coordinated effort by the media and Democratic politicians to undermine the integrity of our conservative justices.
The latest assault on Alito comes from left-leaning outlet ProPublica, the same activists who attacked Thomas. They published a lengthy article accusing Alito of accepting lavish gifts and failing to disclose them properly. According to ProPublica, Alito received a ride on a private jet and had his luxurious accommodations paid for by Republican donors. They claim that he should have disclosed these so-called “gifts” but conveniently ignore the fact that these disclosures fell under a long-standing exemption.
But unlike Thomas, who simply issued a brief statement in response to the attacks, Alito decided to fight back. He preemptively published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, providing a thorough explanation for the alleged ethics shortcomings. He debunked the accusations of impropriety and clarified that he had no obligation to recuse himself from the case involving a company connected to one of the donors.
It’s laughable that ProPublica and NPR were shocked by Alito’s proactive response. They expected him to stay silent and let their biased narrative go unchallenged. But Alito was not playing their game. He took control of the narrative and exposed the true motivations behind these attacks. It’s clear that this is nothing more than a partisan witch hunt aimed at discrediting conservative justices.
The double standard exhibited by ProPublica and other media outlets is glaring. They have no problem targeting Republican-appointed justices like Alito and Thomas, but conveniently turn a blind eye to any alleged ethical violations by liberal-leaning Democrat-appointed justices. It’s a clear example of their bias and the lengths they will go to undermine the judicial branch.
Americans must see through this coordinated campaign to strip power away from our conservative justices. We cannot let the media’s trust sink even lower as they continue to propagate these baseless attacks. Our conservative justices deserve our support and respect, as they serve as the last line of defense in upholding the Constitution. It’s time to push back against these partisan assaults and protect the integrity of our Supreme Court.
Source: Conservative Institute
