By Emmanuel Bobby
President Donald Trump on Friday launched an extraordinary attack on the Supreme Court after it ruled against his tariffs, accusing the justices in the majority of being “a disgrace to our nation” and “very unpatriotic and disloyal to the Constitution.”
While praising the three dissenting justices in the 6–3 decision, Trump claimed the majority was “swayed by foreign interests” and described the Democratic-appointed justices in the majority as “fools and lapdogs” to moderate Republicans and Democrats.
“The Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing, and I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country,” Trump said during remarks at the White House.
Although presidents often criticize Supreme Court rulings that overturn major policies, Trump’s language was unusually harsh and personal. Two justices in the majority—Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett—were appointed by Trump and have often ruled in his favor in other cases.
Trump suggested he might encounter some of the justices at his State of the Union address next week, saying he “couldn’t care less if they come.” He also announced new tariffs intended to replace those struck down by the court.
Without providing evidence, Trump alleged that foreign interests exert “undue influence” on the court. He praised dissenting justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh, singling out Kavanaugh for special commendation.
When asked about Gorsuch and Barrett’s votes, Trump criticized their decision, calling it “terrible” and “an embarrassment to their families.”
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