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Six Conservative Justices Attend White House Dinner, Trump Decries

4/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Six conservative Supreme Court justices attended the White House state dinner, while none of the three liberal justices were present.
Fox News stars and two other conservative-media figures also attended the dinner.
King Charles told attendees that the Supreme Court checks executive power, prompting a standing ovation.
President Donald Trump later posted on Truth Social that the justices were a disgrace to the nation.

History

Historical Context

In 1991, President George H.W. Bush nominated Judge Clarence Thomas to replace Justice Thurgood Marshall; the Senate confirmed him on Oct. 15 by a 52-48 vote after Anita Hill’s sexual-harassment testimony sparked a national fight over the Court’s direction. Today’s state-dinner, attended by six conservative justices and denounced by former President Donald Trump, echoes that same partisan clash over judicial legitimacy.

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Story summary

Six conservative Supreme Court justices attended the White House state dinner, while none of the three liberal justices were present.
Fox News stars and two other conservative-media figures also attended the dinner.
King Charles told attendees that the Supreme Court checks executive power, prompting a standing ovation.
President Donald Trump later posted on Truth Social that the justices were a disgrace to the nation.

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