Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch said his loyalty is to the U.S. Constitution and laws, not to President Donald Trump who appointed him. Gorsuch responded after President Trump criticized justices, including Gorsuch, for their decisions that went against the president’s policies.Key Facts
- Justice Neil Gorsuch said judges owe loyalty to the Constitution, not to the president who appointed them.
- President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision that struck down his tariffs and questioned the loyalty of some justices.
- Gorsuch and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, both appointed by President Trump, voted in the majority against the tariffs.
- The Constitution gives federal judges life tenure so they can apply the law fairly without political pressure.
- Gorsuch co-wrote a children’s book about the Declaration of Independence released recently.
- President Trump also challenges the Supreme Court about ending birthright citizenship and attended related oral arguments.
- Democrats criticize the Supreme Court for recent rulings on voting rights, abortion, and presidential immunity.
- Some Democrats have proposed reforms like term limits or adding justices, but these ideas have not gained enough support in Congress.
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