Trump: I have a new hero
Donald Trump expresses support for Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito while criticizing a recent court ruling against presidential authority to impose tariffs.
In a recent post on his Truth Social platform, former President Donald Trump declared his admiration for Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito, whom he referred to as his new heroes. This statement comes in the wake of a Supreme Court decision that ruled against Trump's ability to enforce permanent tariffs without congressional approval, a significant setback for his administration's trade policies. Trump emphasized his belief in their commitment to 'Make America Great Again', indicating his continued alignment with their judicial philosophy.
The Supreme Court's decision, which passed with a 6-3 vote, highlighted the limitation of presidential powers, particularly regarding emergency tariff laws. Justices Kavanaugh, Thomas, and Alito dissented in the ruling, believing that Trump had the right to impose tariffs based on long-standing legislative authority. Trump's vocal opposition to the ruling demonstrates his ongoing influence and engagement in national political discourse, especially within the Republican Party.
As a response to the ruling, Trump announced his intention to implement temporary import tariffs at a rate of 10%, leveraging a different legal provision. This move may further complicate the trade landscape and provoke reactions from both Congress and international trading partners. His actions reflect a broader strategy to maintain his political base and push back against legal challenges to his economic policies, reinforcing his narrative of fighting against institutional constraints on executive power.