Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas thanked Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for “standing up” for him after Thomas said he was “under attack” over ethics complaints. The remarks frame Cruz’s defense as support during the ethics dispute.
WHO:Clarence Thomas
WHAT:Clarence Thomas thanked Sen. Ted Cruz for defending him against ethics complaints.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Thomas reacted to ethics complaints he said he was facing by thanking Cruz for defending him.
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