Jurisprudence
The Supreme Court’s Latest Gift to Trump Comes Wrapped in a Lie
John Roberts’ theory of democracy is laughably false.
July 07, 20261:09 PM
Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images and Getty Images Plus.
“If you think about it for five seconds, it’s a pretty laughable proposition.”
Jurisprudence
The Supreme Court’s Latest Gift to Trump Comes Wrapped in a Lie
John Roberts’ theory of democracy is laughably false.
July 07, 20261:09 PM
Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images and Getty Images Plus.

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