u/Present-Resolution23

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/04/supreme-court-analysis-clarence-thomas-speech-progressives-hitler.html

Maybe it's because, in these already divisive times, he used the opportunity not to speak about anything related to his position on the Supreme Court, or the legal word in general.. but instead attacked Higher Education (while speaking at a University) and accused "progressives" of being responsible for the Holocaust..

Hope that helps..