The Supreme Court's Independence Under Siege In recent years, the US Supreme Court has faced increasing scrutiny from politicians who view it as an obstacle to their agendas.
President Trump's Twitter tirade against the court for blocking his executive order on mail in voting is a fundamental attack on the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law.
Typically, the Attorney General would defend the separation of powers, but in this case, he has chosen to remain silent, urging President Trump to "communicate his concerns with the Supreme Court.