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Former President Donald Trump is once again taking aim at the media—this time over reports dissecting his brief but noteworthy exchange with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during his recent address to Congress.
The moment in question? Trump turned to Roberts and said, “Thank you again. (I) won’t forget it.” Those six words have since ignited speculation about the Supreme Court’s perceived leanings in favor of Trump, particularly given recent rulings that have worked in his favor.
Fueling Speculation: The Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions
Critics were quick to draw connections between Trump’s remarks and a string of Supreme Court rulings that have benefited him. Among them:
- The Colorado Ballot Case: The Supreme Court blocked an attempt by Colorado to remove Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot.
- Presidential Immunity Ruling: The court reinforced the idea that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
With these major decisions falling in his favor, some have questioned whether Trump’s remark to Roberts hinted at a deeper relationship between the two.
Trump Fires Back: “Fake News” at It Again
Trump wasted no time in dismissing the controversy. Taking to Truth Social, he lashed out at mainstream media outlets for what he called “fake news” reporting.
“Like most people, I don’t watch fake news CNN or MSDNC, but I understand they are going ‘crazy’ asking what I was thanking Justice Roberts for? They never called my office to ask, of course.”
This is classic Trump—waving off criticism while doubling down on his long-standing claim that mainstream media is out to get him.
A History of Media Feuds
Trump’s relationship with the press has been rocky from the start. Since his first presidential campaign in 2016, he has frequently accused major news outlets of being biased against him. He has even labeled them "the true enemy of the people."
During his second term, tensions escalated even further. His administration recently barred Associated Press journalists from covering official White House events—another sign of his ongoing battle with the press.
Legal Experts Warn of Press Freedom Concerns
Beyond the political back-and-forth, legal experts are raising red flags over what they see as growing restrictions on press freedom.
Heidi Kitrosser, a constitutional law professor at Northwestern University, told Al Jazeera:
“We are seeing a multipronged attack on free speech, but not just any free speech. In particular, we’re seeing a multipronged attack on the ability of journalists as well as individuals to call into question anything that Donald Trump or that the Trump administration does.”
With Trump still a dominant figure in U.S. politics and gearing up for another election battle, one thing is certain—his war with the media is far from over.
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