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Justice Clarence Thomas Spotted on House Side of Capitol and Refuses to Explain

Reporters recorded a brief, on-camera exchange Monday as the Court wrapped up major rulings and sources offered an unconfirmed medical explanation.

Overview

  • Reporters on Capitol Hill captured video of Justice Clarence Thomas walking through the House side of the Capitol and posted the clip publicly.
  • When pressed by MS NOW reporter Mychael Schnell, Thomas laughed, said he was 'meeting with nobody' and declined to say why he was there or preview decisions.
  • The sighting occurred as the Supreme Court released several major rulings and prepared to issue the term’s final opinions the next day.
  • Some Republican Hill sources and reporters suggested he may have visited the House physician, but that account has not been confirmed and the Court gave no comment.
  • The episode drew widespread social-media reaction and renewed attention to Thomas’s age and long tenure, and reporters say they will watch for any official explanation or follow-up.