Senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano defended Chief Justice John Roberts against accusations in a recent New York Times report, stating that Roberts’ actions follow a tradition of chief justices since the 1800s while characterizing the leak of Supreme Court deliberations as “outrageous” and a breach of confidentiality.
Napolitano appeared Monday on Newsmax’s “Carl Higbie FRONTLINE,” responding to accusations against Roberts published in a recent New York Times article. The report suggested Roberts played a crucial role in shaping the outcomes of three major cases, including those involving the Jan. 6 riots and former President Donald Trump’s immunity. Napolitano, however, emphasized that Roberts’ actions are part of a tradition that chief justices have followed for over 200 years.
“In terms of what John Roberts is accused of doing, this is what chief justices have been doing since John Marshall in the early 1800s,” Napolitano explained. “They’re the first among equals. They try to mold the court. They try to find consensus. If they can’t find consensus, then they try and bring four other justices, at least on their side, so they can affect the ultimate outcome. That’s what they do, big deal.”
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