Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. is facing renewed scrutiny following a report detailing his previously undisclosed ties to Norm Eisen, a former Obama administration ethics official who has played a prominent role in legal efforts targeting President Donald Trump.
The report, published by Revolver News, alleges that Roberts and Eisen spent a week together in the Czech Republic, where they were said to have collaborated on issues related to the “American rule of law.” Eisen reportedly hosted Roberts at his sprawling 150-room estate, a detail that has prompted sharp criticism from some corners and calls for the Chief Justice to recuse himself from politically charged cases — or step down from the bench altogether.
Eisen is a legal figure long associated with what critics label “lawfare” — the use of legal strategies to achieve political ends. He has been deeply involved in the impeachment efforts against Trump, played a key role in the Transition Integrity Project, and authored strategies for “color revolutions” in both foreign and domestic contexts.
Revolver described him as “the Deep State’s #1 color revolution architect,” highlighting his extensive influence in progressive legal circles. Eisen himself reportedly confirmed the trip and referred to Roberts as a “close friend,” insisting there was no corruption involved.
Still, the nature of their relationship — particularly against the backdrop of ongoing legal battles involving Trump and his allies — has raised alarms about potential conflicts of interest.
Mike Benz, a former State Department official and current cyber security researcher, amplified the findings and credited an anonymous X (formerly Twitter) account for initially uncovering the story.
in World News