From humble beginnings to a lavish lifestyle now, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ trajectory over the years is sure to pique curiosities and raise eyebrows alike. According to reports from ProPublica, Thomas' current accord includes private jet escapades, luxury vacations, and a free RV. Quite the shift from the days when he openly bemoaned his then-salary of $173,600 to a member of Congress in 2000. A figure that when adjusted for inflation, would roughly equal $300,000 today.
Given the financial complaints Justice Thomas made about a decade into his tenure on the Supreme Court, one might wonder how he made such a drastic lifestyle upward shift. Apparently, the salary was so unbearable that he cautioned lawmakers about a potential mass exit of justices from the court if no immediate rectification was made.
