Senate Republicans stand by Clarence Thomas in the face of growing ethics allegations | Salon.com

Clarence Thomas raises his right hand as he is sworn in, 10 September 1991, during confirmation hearings before the US Senate Judiciary Committee, in Washington D.C. (J. DAVID AKE/AFP via Getty Images)

Cruz and other GOP lawmakers looking for funding from a billionaire defend Crow and Thomas

The outpouring of support from some Senate Republicans is unsurprising following their public backing of Crow after reports that the billionaire keeps a collection of Nazi memorabilia in his home.

“He has an extensive historical museum that examines World War Two,” Cruz told Insider, adding that the media is “deliberately” mischaracterizing the nature of Crow’s collection to further damage Thomas’ reputation.

Source: Senate Republicans stand by Clarence Thomas in the face of growing ethics allegations | Salon.com