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Trump, JD Vance vilify ‘lawless’ Supreme Court justices over tariff ruling

Trump, JD Vance vilify ‘lawless’ Supreme Court justices over tariff ruling

Summary

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized the U.S. Supreme Court after it overturned trade tariffs set by the White House. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against President Trump's tariff policy, leading to strong remarks from both leaders.

Key Facts

  • President Trump criticized Supreme Court justices after they struck down his trade tariffs.
  • The Supreme Court ruling was a 6-3 decision against the tariffs.
  • President Trump appointed two of the justices, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, during his first term.
  • Trump expressed disappointment in the justices, suggesting foreign influence without evidence.
  • He praised Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Brett Kavanaugh for their dissent.
  • Vice President JD Vance accused the court of "lawlessness" in a social media post.
  • The Supreme Court has six justices appointed by Trump’s Republican Party.

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