Senate Report Reveals Thomas' Unreported Trips

A Senate Democrat-led investigation has revealed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose two luxury trips in 2021 funded by billionaire donor Harlan Crow, adding to concerns about ethical practices within the Court. The 93-page report, which followed a 20-month investigation, highlights Thomas's acceptance of lavish gifts and travel from wealthy benefactors, urging Congress to establish an enforceable code of ethics. Thomas's trips included a private jet flight to Crow's Adirondack estate and a yacht stay in New York City, both of which were not reported on his financial disclosures. The investigation's findings come amidst declining public confidence in the Supreme Court and face potential roadblocks as Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate. Despite the report's conclusions, Crow's spokesperson criticized the inquiry as politically motivated, asserting that the trips did not influence any court decisions. Thomas has argued that he was not previously required to disclose such trips, a practice now mandated by the Court's new ethics guidelines.