Jim Clyburn regrets supporting Clarence Thomas' SCOTUS appointment, calling it a 'mistake'

Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., said in 2026 that his vote supporting Clarence Thomas' 1991 Supreme Court confirmation was a mistake, citing Thomas's judicial record. Clyburn stated that Thomas "rebelled against his background." The congressman voted to confirm Thomas during the 1991 confirmation hearing, which included testimony from Anita Hill regarding allegations of sexual harassment.

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