Impeachment Trial May Focus On Chief Justice's Role As 'Umpire'

Chief Justice John Roberts likens judges to umpires, emphasizing their role in applying rules rather than making them. Despite his preference for judicial independence, Roberts has been involved in politically charged situations, such as presiding over Trump's impeachment trial and facing criticism from Presidents Obama and Trump. He stresses the importance of the judiciary's independence from political branches and highlights the unity within the Supreme Court, regardless of political polarization.

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