Donald Trump clarifies the context behind his hot mic message to a Supreme Court Justice, addressing speculation.
Trump addresses speculation over his exchange with Justice Roberts
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to speculation surrounding his exchange with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. The moment was captured on a hot mic just before Trump’s speech to Congress on March 4.
Trump’s address included key discussions on international conflicts.
He mentioned receiving a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had shown “strong signals” of interest in peace talks.
However, an unexpected conversation with Roberts before the speech became a major talking point.
The viral moment that sparked speculation
A hidden microphone recorded Trump’s brief remark to Roberts as they shook hands.
The interaction seemed polite, but it quickly led to rampant speculation.
Some commentators questioned what Trump was thanking the Chief Justice for, with theories emerging online. Some liberal pundits even suggested possible conspiracy angles.
To put an end to the rumors, Trump took to Truth Social to clarify the situation.
Trump explains what really happened
Trump dismissed the speculation and accused the media of misrepresenting the moment. In his post, he stated:
“The Fake ‘Play the Ref’ News, in order to create a divide between me and our great U.S. Supreme Court, heard me say last night, loudly and openly as I was walking past the Justices on the way to the podium, ‘thank you,’ to Chief Justice John Roberts.
“Like most people, I don’t watch Fake News CNN or MSDNC, but I understand they are going ‘crazy’ asking what I was thanking Justice Roberts for?”
“They never called my office to ask, of course, but if they had, I would have told these sleazebag ‘journalists’ that I thanked him for SWEARING ME IN ON INAUGURATION DAY, AND DOING A REALLY GOOD JOB IN SO DOING! The Fake News never quits!”
Trump’s speech highlights: Ukraine, Russia, and global security
During his speech, Trump addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine.
He suggested that Zelenskyy was “gambling with World War 3” and shared details from a letter allegedly sent by the Ukrainian president.
“The letter reads that Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer,” Trump said.
He also claimed that Russia had given “strong signals” indicating a willingness to reach a peace agreement, three years after the start of the invasion.
While Trump’s remarks on foreign policy were significant, the viral moment with Justice Roberts became a major distraction. His response on Truth Social aimed to dispel rumors, but the exchange remains a topic of discussion.
As speculation continues, Trump’s comments highlight the ongoing tension between him and mainstream media.
Meanwhile, discussions on Ukraine and Russia’s potential peace negotiations remain at the forefront of international politics.