Maine neighbor knows the secret behind Trump's Supreme Court success
A quiet Maine resident turned out to be the mastermind behind major changes in US courts. His low-key work helped shape Supreme Court picks during Trumpʼs time in office
In a small Northeast Harbor Maine neighborhood Caroline Pryor noticed something special about her low-profile neighbor Leonard Leo after Trumps election victory (his influence on courts became clear when looking at Supreme Court changes)
The quiet-living Leo started his master-plan almost two decades ago: transforming Americas legal system through careful judge selections; his work paid off during Trumps presidency — when he helped place three conservative-minded justices on the highest court. As a behind-the-scenes legal strategist Leoʼs work changed how the Supreme Court looks today: his strategy focused on picking specific judges that matched conservative views. The once-unknown lawyer became one of the most influential people in US politics even though he dont like publicity
