Trump Attacks Six Justices After Tariff Decision
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- Trump called the Supreme Court ruling "deeply disappointing" and said the justices should be "absolutely ashamed" for lacking courage.
- Supreme Court held that presidents do not have inherent authority to impose sweeping tariffs on any country, overturning the administration's global tariff policy.
- Trump attacked all six justices, labeling them "fools and lapdogs for the Rhinos and the radical left Democrats" and alleging foreign influence without providing details.
- Trump praised Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh, who voted to keep his tariff authority intact, thanking them for "strength and wisdom and love of our country."
- Kavanaugh warned in his dissent that the decision would force the government to refund billions in tariff revenue and create a "mess."
- Alan Wm Wolff said the court was aware of the decision's importance to the president.
- Colin Grabow called the ruling a "victory for the rule of law."
Why it matters: The Court’s ruling strips the president of the power to impose sweeping tariffs, curbing Trump’s trade leverage and reinforcing the rule of law, while trade partners and businesses stand to retain billions in tariff revenue that would otherwise have to be refunded.
