Supreme Court Justice Alito rejects calls to step aside from cases involving Trump and January 6 defendants despite controversy over flags flown at his residences. Flags, including an upside-down American flag and one associated with Trump supporters, raised concerns about impartiality. Alito asserts that his actions do not warrant recusal and claims his wife was responsible for the flags, denying knowledge of their meanings. The Supreme Court is reviewing cases related to Trump's immunity and charges against January 6 rioters. Justices have the discretion to decide on recusal, with impeachment being the only potential consequence for refusal, a historic rarity in American politics.
Alito rejects calls to quit Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies (AP)
Justice Alito declines to step aside from Trump-related cases over flag spat (NBC)
Alito tells congressional Democrats he won’t recuse over flags (CBS)
