Justice Brett Kavanaugh addressed an audience at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, on September 11, 2025, as part of the Ken Starr Lecture Series. His speech emphasized the importance of the separation of powers in the U.S. government, stating, “No one person or group of people should have too much power in our system.” ([ksat.com](https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2025/09/12/kavanaugh-says-no-one-has-too-much-power-in-us-system-critics-see-supreme-court-bowing-to-trump/?utm_source=openai))
Outside the venue, approximately 50 protesters gathered, expressing concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent decisions. J.W. LaStrape, president of the Baylor University Democrats, remarked, “Basically, the Supreme Court has handed the country to Trump.” ([ksat.com](https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2025/09/12/kavanaugh-says-no-one-has-too-much-power-in-us-system-critics-see-supreme-court-bowing-to-trump/?utm_source=openai))
During the event, Kavanaugh reflected on his connections to Texas, including his work with former President George W. Bush and the late Ken Starr. He praised Bush’s leadership during the 9/11 crisis, highlighting the “tremendous burden he had to carry” to guide the nation through the aftermath. ([kwtx.com](https://www.kwtx.com/2025/09/12/supreme-court-justice-brett-kavanaugh-speaks-about-fondness-texas-special-guest-ken-starr-lecture-series/?utm_source=openai))
Security measures were heightened due to recent events, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Despite these concerns, the event proceeded without incident, with both attendees and protesters maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. ([kxxv.com](https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/protestors-demonstrate-against-supreme-court-justice-brett-kavanaugh-speaking-at-mclennan-community-college?utm_source=openai))
Kavanaugh’s remarks and the accompanying protests underscore the ongoing national discourse regarding the Supreme Court’s role and its relationship with the executive branch.