Justice Clarence Thomas Criticizes Biden for ‘Tricking’ Him During Confirmation Hearings

President George Bush, right, meets with his Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Oct. 9, 1991. J. David Ake/AFP via Getty Images

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas criticized Joe Biden, a former senator and vice president, for his questioning during the hearings that ultimately saw Thomas confirmed to the court.

Thomas, 71, was confirmed on Oct. 15, 1991, with a narrow 52-48 vote.