Trump goes on lengthy rant about two Supreme Court justices he appointed who did not ‘remain true’ to him
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, both of whom he nominated, for ruling against his reciprocal tariffs program and potentially opposing his executive order on ending birthright citizenship.
- Trump expressed frustration that the justices did not remain loyal to him or his agenda, accusing them of causing significant financial harm to the U.S. by blocking tariffs that he claimed cost the country $159 billion.
- He suggested the court could have avoided negative consequences by including a simple sentence in their ruling to prevent repayment of tariff funds, and lamented what he sees as a lack of respect and loyalty from Republican-appointed justices compared to Democratic ones.
- Trump reiterated his stance against birthright citizenship, calling it an "unsustainable, unsafe, and incredibly costly disaster," and warned that further adverse Supreme Court decisions could harm the country's economic stability.
- Beyond the court, Trump also attacked Fox News for interviewing Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, labeling him a "wolf in sheep’s clothing," and criticized the media for enabling what he described as liberal and dishonest politicians.