Trump Thanks Chief Justice Roberts After Key Supreme Court Decisions Shaped His Presidency

The president's remarks highlight the Supreme Court's pivotal rulings that cleared his path to reelection and expanded presidential immunity.

President Donald Trump personally thanked Chief Justice John Roberts after his congressional address, saying, 'Thank you again. I won’t forget.'
The Supreme Court's 2024 decision in Trump v. United States granted presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, shielding Trump from legal consequences while running for reelection.
In a separate 2024 ruling, the Court dismissed challenges under the 14th Amendment that sought to bar Trump from seeking the presidency due to his alleged role in the January 6 Capitol riot.
Despite these rulings favoring Trump, the Court recently ruled 5-4 against his request to avoid paying $2 billion in foreign aid, with Roberts siding against him in this instance.
Critics argue that the Court's conservative majority has enabled Trump's consolidation of power, raising concerns about the erosion of democratic checks and balances.