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REPORT: John Roberts’ ‘Secret Friendship’ With Infamous ‘Deep State’ Attorney Is Revealed
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. is facing renewed scrutiny following a report detailing his previously undisclosed ties to Norm Eisen, a former Obama administration ethics official who has played a prominent role in legal efforts targeting President Donald Trump.
The report, published by Revolver News, alleges that Roberts and Eisen spent a week together in the Czech Republic, where they were said to have collaborated on issues related to the “American rule of law.” Eisen reportedly hosted Roberts at his sprawling 150-room estate, a detail that has prompted sharp criticism from some corners and calls for the Chief Justice to recuse himself from politically charged cases — or step down from the bench altogether.
Eisen is a legal figure long associated with what critics label “lawfare” — the use of legal strategies to achieve political ends. He has been deeply involved in the impeachment efforts against Trump, played a key role in the Transition Integrity Project, and authored strategies for “color revolutions” in both foreign and domestic contexts.
Revolver described him as “the Deep State’s #1 color revolution architect,” highlighting his extensive influence in progressive legal circles. Eisen himself reportedly confirmed the trip and referred to Roberts as a “close friend,” insisting there was no corruption involved.
Still, the nature of their relationship — particularly against the backdrop of ongoing legal battles involving Trump and his allies — has raised alarms about potential conflicts of interest.

President George W. Bush watches Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, as Judge John G. Roberts is sworn-in as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States by Associated Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Judge Roberts’ wife Jane is seen holding the Bible.
Mike Benz, a former State Department official and current cyber security researcher, amplified the findings and credited an anonymous X (formerly Twitter) account for initially uncovering the story.
In a resurfaced clip, former U.S. Ambassador Eisen revealed that Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts spent a full week living with him in a lavish Czech palace while “working on American and European rule of law issues.”
“He stayed when I was ambassador, stayed under my roof,” Eisen said. “He came and spent a week with us. We worked on American and European rule of law issues together.”
Benz explained that they “worked on American and European rule of law issues,” but no specifics were given.
“I want to know what exact issues they worked on. What American and European rule of law issues did Norm Eisen and John Roberts… work on for a week?” Benz asked.
Benz also warned about so-called “rule of law” initiatives, suggesting they often mask power grabs over courts and legal systems: “They’re all about control over the judges, the prosecutors, the courts, the law schools.”
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Chief Justice John Roberts spent a week living at Norm Eisen’s 150-room palace in the Czech Republic where they “worked on American and European Rule of Law issues together.” Eisen was Ambassador 2011-2014. Roberts became Chief Justice in 2005. This was while Roberts ran SCOTUS. pic.twitter.com/u7YZazt7Re
— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) April 3, 2025
Chief Justice John Roberts has already inserted himself into key legal battles surrounding President Trump’s presidency. Back in March, Roberts publicly pushed back against Trump’s calls to hold accountable federal judges–who had repeatedly issued rulings seen by many as overtly political and hostile toward the Trump agenda.
While Roberts cloaked his comments in a defense of judicial independence, many argued that his remarks effectively protected unelected judges from consequences, even when their decisions undermined the will of the people. The episode punctuated the growing rift between the Supreme Court and the America First movement, with Roberts increasingly viewed by Trump supporters as siding with the D.C. establishment over the voters who elected Trump.
In 2009, President Barack Obama tapped longtime ally Norman Eisen for a key White House role, naming him special counsel for ethics and government reform on Inauguration Day. Eisen quickly became a central figure in the administration’s push for accountability, forging close ties with watchdog groups and bringing new energy to the ethics program. His uncompromising stance on government integrity earned him a fitting nickname: “Dr. No.”
However, the Revolver report now threatens to complicate Roberts’ carefully balanced posture. While he has portrayed himself as a guardian of judicial neutrality, revelations of a personal relationship with a figure like Eisen — who has been deeply involved in efforts to undermine Trump — may erode public trust in Roberts’ impartiality.