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Justice Samuel Alito reacts to Trump jabs: "We are not attempting to further any political agenda"

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Justice Samuel Alito discussed President Trump's criticism of the Supreme Court and the leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade during an interview with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford to promote his new book, "So Ordered: An Originalist's View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country." In the interview, Alito stated that the justices are not trying to advance any political agenda.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, aged 76, told CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford in an interview set to air Monday that he considers retirement each year but decided to stay because he believes he can "still make a valuable contribution." Alito emphasized the damaging impact of political criticism on the court, citing comments from former President Trump and current criticisms. He warned about efforts to intimidate justices, which could influence their rulings. If Alito were to retire now, President Donald Trump would have an opportunity to nominate another conservative justice, given that Republicans control the Senate.

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, whose new book, "So Ordered: An Originalist's View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country," comes out this week, sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-05
2026-10-05 · CBS News
Justice Samuel Alito reacts to Trump jabs: "We are not attempting to further any political agenda" · assertive framing

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, whose new book, "So Ordered: An Originalist's View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country," comes out this week, sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford. asserted
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He addressed President Trump's criticisms of the Court and the leak of the draft of his abortion opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade. asserted
that → address → Wade
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