Trump Attacks Supreme Court After Justices Strike Down His Global Tariffs in 6-3 Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's sweeping global tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were illegal and exceeded presidential authority. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that Congress, not the president, holds the constitutional power to impose tariffs. Trump responded with unprecedented attacks on the Court, calling the decision a "disgrace" and saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him. He then announced new 10% global tariffs in defiance of the ruling, marking a significant escalation in his confrontation with the judicial branch over his signature economic policy.
“I am absolutely ashamed of the justices who ruled against me. The decision is a disgrace.” — Trump's response during press conference after Supreme Court struck down his global tariffs
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AI commentaryCritical constitutional crisis event: President publicly attacks Supreme Court after adverse ruling and announces defiance of judicial decision. This represents an unprecedented challenge to separation of powers and judicial independence. The 6-3 ruling suggests at least some Trump-appointed justices ruled against him, making his attacks particularly significant. Announcement of new tariffs in direct defiance of Court ruling escalates from rhetoric to action.