Now It's History

Now It's History

Donald Trump won't be thanking John Roberts

Tariff ruling ruptures relations between chief justice and president

Richard Galant
Feb 20, 2026
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Trump addresses Congress on March 4, 2025 (White House photo by Daniel Torok).

Nearly a year ago, President Donald Trump shook hands with Chief Justice John Roberts in the well of the House Chamber.

“Thank you again, thank you again,” the president said to Roberts, patting his black-robed arm. “Won’t forget it.”

The president was basking in the glow of his…

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