On Offense with Kris Goldsmith

John Roberts’ Wife Took Millions From Firms He Rules On—How We Show He’s Not Above the Law

A recent blog post alleges that Chief Justice John Roberts’ wife earned millions from law firms that have cases before the Supreme Court, and that Roberts failed to recuse himself while mischaracterizing those earnings on his financial disclosures. The piece frames the situation as a systemic ethics failure rather than an isolated lapse, arguing that the Court’s self‑policing mechanisms are inadequate. It calls on ordinary citizens to apply pressure for accountability and outlines steps for grassroots action. The author positions the controversy as a test of the rule of law at the nation’s highest court.