Justice Thomas recalls why he wasn't friends with Alito in law school: 'Clarence, you were scary'

Clarence Thomas recalls asking Samuel Alito why they weren't friends at Yale Law School, and Alito's blunt answer involved combat boots and bib overalls.

Justice Thomas recalls why he wasn't friends with Alito in law school: 'Clarence, you were scary'

TL;DR

  • Justice Clarence Thomas shared a story about his time at Yale Law School.
  • He asked Justice Samuel Alito why they were not friends during their time there.
  • Alito told Thomas that he was "scary" and cited his attire.
  • Thomas recalled wearing bib overalls and combat boots in law school.
  • The anecdote was shared during an interview with Sen. Ted Cruz on his podcast.
  • Cruz also commented on Thomas's intellectual development from college to the Supreme Court.