In a term marked by deep ideological divisions and controversies, Donald Trump and conservative interests achieved significant victories in reshaping the Supreme Court. With a two-to-one advantage over liberals, including three justices appointed by Trump, conservatives were able to advance their political and legal agendas, dealing blows to the administrative state they oppose.

One of the most consequential decisions came from Chief Justice John Roberts, who, despite his concerns about judicial independence, delivered key rulings that favored conservative interests. These included granting broad immunity from criminal prosecution to former presidents and reversing a 40-year-old case that had been used to uphold federal regulations.

The court also faced ethical controversies, leading to the adoption of its first code of conduct, although lacking means of enforcement. Justice Samuel Alito faced calls to recuse himself from several cases due to questions about his impartiality after it was revealed that flags associated with the Capitol attackers flew over his residences.

The term's end represented a notable turnaround for Trump, who was previously facing a criminal trial on charges of election interference and the risk of being removed from the presidential ballot in some states. However, the court's decisions handed him an indefinite trial delay and narrowed the election interference charges against him. This followed an earlier ruling that restored Trump to the presidential ballot.

The court's actions also had wide-ranging implications on executive power and the government's ability to act through administrative agencies. On one hand, the court made it more challenging for the government to exercise authority through such agencies. On the other hand, it seemed to empower the president to act lawlessly, concentrating power in the White House.

The court's decisions included overturning the Chevron precedent, stripping the SEC of a crucial fraud-fighting tool, and potentially paving the way for a flood of lawsuits challenging federal regulations. These moves further demonstrated the conservative aim of dismantling long-standing court precedents, as seen in previous rulings on Roe v. Wade and affirmative action.

While the court's decisions were celebrated by conservatives, they also sparked fierce debates on judicial modesty. Justice Elena Kagan criticized the overturning of Chevron, writing that it signaled a shift from a rule of judicial humility to one of judicial hubris. Chief Justice Roberts defended the court's actions as a necessary correction of past mistakes.

Ultimately, the term showcased the significant influence of conservative interests on the court's biggest cases. With Trump's appointees and other conservative justices voting together on multiple decisions, they were able to shape the outcome of pivotal rulings on issues ranging from presidential power to federal regulations. The term's impact will undoubtedly have long-lasting consequences for the court and the direction of future legal battles.