Trump criticizes 2 Supreme Court justices by name over tariff ruling
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for their majority ruling against his tariffs, which he claims cost the U.S. $159 billion, and expressed concern over a pending birthright citizenship case.
- Trump lamented what he perceives as a lack of loyalty from the justices he appointed, suggesting that some conservative justices prioritize independence over supporting his policies.
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in February against the use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with Gorsuch, Barrett, and Chief Justice Roberts joining liberal justices in the majority.
- Trump argued that the court's decision left the door open for companies to seek refunds on tariffs, a point he believes could have been easily resolved with clearer language in the ruling.
- The birthright citizenship case, which Trump opposes as part of his effort to end "birth tourism," remains undecided, with a ruling expected by early July.