India, March 8 -- President Donald Trump raged on Truth Social against "sleazebag journalists" for their portrayal of a moment with Chief Justice John Roberts. The situation was the result of a hot mic recording of Trump speaking to Roberts in the wake of Trump's speech to Congress Tuesday night.

The moment, caught on tape, showed Trump shaking Roberts' hand and stating, "Thank you again. Thank you again. Won't forget it," while patting the Chief Justice on the arm.

Multiple media outlets reported on the interaction, leading to widespread speculation about its meaning. Many interpreted Trump's words as an expression of gratitude for the Supreme Court's conservative-majority ruling, which granted him broad immunity from most criminal cha...