US Supreme Court Corruption: How Bad Is It?

In a 24-minute video, US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses the impact of “dark money” on the country’s major institutions. He argues that undisclosed sources of unlimited cash are bending these institutions to the will of the rich and powerful, eroding Americans’ trust in all levels of government, including the presidency, Congress, and even the Supreme Court. The recent revelation that Justice Clarence Thomas received expensive gifts from a billionaire businessman has further called into question the ethics of the court. Whitehouse and host Steve Clemons explore the consequences of this trend and whether there is any way to restore faith in public institutions.