Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently recounted a humorous exchange with Justice Samuel Alito regarding why they were not friends during their overlapping years at Yale Law School. Thomas noted that Alito attended Yale a year behind him and asked, "Sam, how come we were there two years together? Why weren't we friends?"

According to Thomas, Alito's straightforward response was that Thomas was "scary." This candid admission came during an episode of the "Verdict with Ted Cruz" podcast, where Thomas and Senator Ted Cruz discussed a range of topics including race and politics.

During the conversation, Cruz also remarked on Thomas's ideological journey, noting that he was a "left-wing radical" in college before eventually embracing conservatism. Cruz praised Thomas, saying, "He journeyed to become an extraordinary thinker."

The lighthearted anecdote offers a glimpse into the personal dynamics among Supreme Court justices and highlights Thomas's reflection on his past.

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