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Trump Cancels Supreme Court Appearance to Avoid Bias

11/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his plan to attend a Supreme Court hearing on tariffs to avoid distracting the court.
Earlier he had said his presence was crucial due to the case's significance.
Harvard Law Professor Jack Goldsmith and other experts said attendance could have biased the justices.
The court will review Trump's claims of authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his plan to attend a Supreme Court hearing on tariffs to avoid distracting the court.
Earlier he had said his presence was crucial due to the case's significance.
Harvard Law Professor Jack Goldsmith and other experts said attendance could have biased the justices.
The court will review Trump's claims of authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.