Trump Blasts His Own Supreme Court Picks Over Tariff Defeat

Former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Supreme Court justices he appointed, expressing shame after a ruling against his tariff policies. The Supreme Court recently struck down a major portion of tariffs implemented during Trump's presidency. In response, Trump stated he was "ashamed of certain members of the court." The remarks are notable because they target justices he nominated. Trump selected three of the nine current Supreme Court members. Tariffs are taxes on imported goods. Trump's administration used them extensively in an effort to boost U.S. manufacturing. The court's decision limits a president's power to impose such trade measures for national security reasons without congressional approval. This public disagreement highlights a rare rift between a president and his own Supreme Court appointments.