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John, we learned weeks ago about Clarence Thomas' unethical connections to GOP donors and ethics violations – but we STILL haven't gotten any closer to holding him accountable. Let me take a moment to remind you just how egregious his actions are:
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First, Justice Thomas failed to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases after it was discovered that his extremist wife sent texts to Trump's chief of staff, urging him to "stop the steal" and overturn the results of the 2020 election. Then, it was revealed that he spent the last two decades accepting luxury vacations from a GOP megadonor. And now, new reports show that that megadonor also paid for two years of private school tuition for Justice Thomas’ grandnephew, who Thomas has raised “as a son.”
And Justice Thomas never disclosed any of it – which is a direct violation of ethics laws.
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The level of extravagance and corruption here is simply jaw-dropping – one trip alone may have added up to $500,000. He took private jets between islands, stayed at luxury resorts, and sunbathed on massive superyachts – and all of it was paid for by right-wing megadonors.
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Let me be clear here: Justice Thomas has spent two decades secretly accepting millions of dollars worth of gifts from the same people who were advocating for ultraconservative rulings from the courts. And when Justice Thomas returned home from these luxury resorts, he gave these donors exactly what they wanted – overturning Roe v. Wade, weakening gun reform laws, undermining the EPA, and so much more.
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SCOTUS is our highest and most revered court. The justices that have the honor to serve on it make decisions that impact all of us. It is VITAL that every single one of these justices only answer to the Constitution – not their political party, not their own interests, and certainly not donors.
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But John, it sure seems like Justice Thomas has other interests, and I believe that’s more than enough reason for him to find a new job.
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Justice Thomas must be held accountable. That's why I'm asking for you to join me in demanding action: Please, will you respond to my live poll before midnight tonight to help hold Justice Thomas accountable and show Washington where you stand?
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Should Clarence Thomas be held accountable for these blatant violations of ethics laws?
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Thank you for making your voice heard.
– Tom
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