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Chief Justice Roberts Warns Against Hostility Toward Justices

3/18/2026

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U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts warned that hostility toward Supreme Court justices creates a dangerous environment.
The remarks followed criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump of justices who voted to strike down his global tariffs.
Roberts spoke during a discussion at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
He urged ending personally directed hostility toward justices.

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U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts warned that hostility toward Supreme Court justices creates a dangerous environment.
The remarks followed criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump of justices who voted to strike down his global tariffs.
Roberts spoke during a discussion at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
He urged ending personally directed hostility toward justices.