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Justice Barrett's Liberal Shift Sparks Trump Supporter Outrage

6/17/2025

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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's surprising shift towards the liberal wing has left Donald Trump's supporters feeling betrayed, with reports showing she sided with liberal justices 82% of the time this term. Critics have branded her a "turncoat," while Trump privately voices his disappointment. Yet, Harvard professor Noah Feldman stands by her, asserting her conservative values remain intact.

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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's surprising shift towards the liberal wing has left Donald Trump's supporters feeling betrayed, with reports showing she sided with liberal justices 82% of the time this term. Critics have branded her a "turncoat," while Trump privately voices his disappointment. Yet, Harvard professor Noah Feldman stands by her, asserting her conservative values remain intact.