Are There #Insurrectionist #Sympathizers on the #SupremeCourt?
If #DonaldTrump becomes #president again, we can’t count on Justices #SamuelAlito and #ClarenceThomas to curb his authoritarian plans.
— Thomas' #wife Ginni was involved up to her neck in the #January6th #Insurrection.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Insurrection #RepublicanParty #ThePartyOfHate
Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has faced scrutiny for her involvement in events surrounding the January 6th insurrection. Here are the key points regarding her actions:
Ginni Thomas attended the "Stop the Steal" rally on January 6, 2021, near the White House. That morning, she expressed support for the rally attendees on social media, posting messages such as "LOVE MAGA people!!!!" and "GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU STANDING UP or PRAYING!"
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She later stated that she left the rally early due to the cold and clarified that her posts were made before the violence at the Capitol occurred.
However Thomas's involvement extends beyond mere attendance at the rally. She is linked to broader efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. As a board member of CNP Action, a group that urged its members to pressure GOP lawmakers in swing states to challenge the election results, she was deeply involved in these efforts.
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Additionally, she communicated with John Eastman, a lawyer who played a significant role in advising then-President Donald Trump and pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to block the certification of the election results.
Text messages from Ginni Thomas to top Trump allies, including Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, revealed her urging them to fight harder to contest the 2020 election results.
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These communications have raised questions about her involvement in the planning and coordination of efforts to overturn the election. In September 2022, Thomas agreed to a voluntary interview with the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack to clarify her actions and communications related to the election.
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Despite the evidence of her communications and participation in the rally, Thomas has denied playing any role in planning the January 6 events or mediating disputes among rally organizers. Her involvement has led to renewed ethical questions about the political activities of Supreme Court spouses and their potential impact on judicial impartiality.
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Ginni Thomas's actions have placed her at the center of controversy, highlighting the complex intersections of political activism and judicial ethics. Her involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election continues to be a subject of investigation and public interest.
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Susan Larson ♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈