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Trump Attends Supreme Court Hearing, Criticizes Justices Afterward

4/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump attended Supreme Court oral arguments on the birthright citizenship case challenging the 14th Amendment's citizenship guarantee, becoming the first sitting president to do so.
He requested a central seat, a move critics described as an attempt to intimidate the justices.
ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero observed Trump fidgeting and appearing restless during the proceedings, especially as the ACLU's legal director presented arguments.
Following the hearing, Trump criticized the justices at a White House luncheon.

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U.S. President Donald Trump attended Supreme Court oral arguments on the birthright citizenship case challenging the 14th Amendment's citizenship guarantee, becoming the first sitting president to do so.
He requested a central seat, a move critics described as an attempt to intimidate the justices.
ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero observed Trump fidgeting and appearing restless during the proceedings, especially as the ACLU's legal director presented arguments.
Following the hearing, Trump criticized the justices at a White House luncheon.