Treasury Department officials defended Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's son Philip Alito after a report revealed he held a senior legal role in the department during high-stakes cases involving President Trump, raising ethics and conflict-of-interest questions. The department stated Philip Alito does not counsel on matters expected before the Supreme Court and complies with ethical obligations, while a Supreme Court spokesperson said he has not worked on tariff-related cases that Justice Alito ruled on without recusal.
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Treasury Department officials defended Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's son Philip Alito after a report revealed he held a senior legal role in the department during high-stakes cases involving President Trump, raising ethics and conflict-of-interest questions. The department stated Philip Alito does not counsel on matters expected before the Supreme Court and complies with ethical obligations, while a Supreme Court spokesperson said he has not worked on tariff-related cases that Justice Alito ruled on without recusal.