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Trump Slams Supreme Court Ruling During State of Union

2/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down his emergency tariffs during the State of the Union on February 24, 2026.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett attended the address.
Trump previously condemned the justices who ruled against him, labeling them "disgraceful" and "disloyal."
Trump exchanged pleasantries with the justices before his speech.

History

Historical Context

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 raised U.S. tariffs on over 20,000 goods, prompting retaliatory measures from other nations and highlighting tensions between Congress and the judiciary over trade authority. In 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump's tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal, reflecting ongoing debates about executive power and trade policy that shape today's economic landscape.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down his emergency tariffs during the State of the Union on February 24, 2026.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett attended the address.
Trump previously condemned the justices who ruled against him, labeling them "disgraceful" and "disloyal."
Trump exchanged pleasantries with the justices before his speech.

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