Flag Scandal Influenced Supreme Court Deeper Than Previously Known

OKMagazine.com has confirmed that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s wife was reported to have flown a “Stop the Steal” flag at their home in 2021, leading to numerous calls for Alito to step down.

The flag was largely associated with Trump supporters’ efforts to contest the 2020 election results. Alito’s wife has previously been caught up in controversy, particularly regarding her public support of right-wing leaders.

The situation ultimately escalated into a dispute with neighbors, and Alito himself noted that the flag was flown in response to ongoing political conflict in their neighborhood. “It was briefly placed by Mrs. Alito in response to a neighbor’s use of objectionable and personally insulting language on yard signs,” Alito said.

Just days after the incident was reported on, Chief Justice John Roberts took over the majority opinion in the Fischer v. United States case from Alito.

The change was unusual, OKMagazine.com confirmed, as such a switch typically requires a significant reason. Critics of Alito were quick to note that the change came just days after the New York Times reported on the flag incident.

Alito remained on the case and was part of the majority ruling, asserting he had no knowledge of the flag’s display and denied any need for recusal.

“The two incidents you cite do not meet the conditions for recusal,” Alito said.

“As I have stated publicly, I had nothing whatsoever to do with the flying of that flag. I was not even aware of the upside-down flag until it was called to my attention,” Alito pressed.