"Brett Kavanaugh Praises Supreme Court as the Epitome of Government Excellence"

Justice Brett Kavanaugh praised the Supreme Court as "government at its finest" during his first public appearance since the end of the contentious session. He emphasized that the court is an institution of law, not politics, and highlighted its collegiality. Kavanaugh's positive remarks countered recent criticism of the court's decisions and lack of a formal ethics code. While he acknowledged the increased public scrutiny and controversy surrounding the court, he did not address specific rulings. Kavanaugh also mentioned that the justices are working on ethical guidelines and expressed the expectation of criticism in their line of work.