Justice Thomas did not recuse himself from a case involving the 2020 election and efforts by President Trump to challenge those results. The legal experts say that's not a close case, given Ginny Thomas' activities. But it seems he followed the ethics rules as they were written," says Adam LIFTACTS.
Debate about ethical standards for Supreme Court justices has intensified after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts, luxury travel and property deals.
Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times, reviews the allegations of misconduct and the growing calls to do something about it.
Guest: Adam Liptak, a correspondent covering the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times.
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