In a notable absence, five justices of the U.S. Supreme Court did not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, a significant move detailed in the context of a recent Supreme Court ruling which invalidated Trump's tariffs. This ruling determined that the tariffs exceeded the presidential authority granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, marking a critical setback for Trump’s economic agenda and highlighting judicial independence in the face of executive power. Trump's vigorous criticism of the ruling and the justices, where he expressed disappointment towards those who sided against his administration, signifies a deepening rift between the president and the judiciary. He lamented on their alleged lack of courage and expressed shame over their stand, foreshadowing potential future tensions as the administration continues to navigate the judiciary’s check on executive authority.