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Trump slams Barrett, Gorsuch for $159 B tariff reversal

5/11/2026

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Trump Slams Justices

President Donald Trump said Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch betrayed the nation by striking down his tariff plan.
A Truth Social post from Trump criticized Justices Barrett and Gorsuch for 6-3 decision that invalidated his tariff authority.
Trump claimed the ruling would force a $159 billion refund to importers and called it unsustainable.
Chief Justice John Roberts warned attacks on judges are dangerous as Congress funded Court security.

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Trump Slams Justices

U.S. President Donald Trump became first president to attend Supreme Court arguments on birthright-citizenship case before leaving after justices' skepticism.
Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett accused by President Donald Trump of betraying America after they invalidated tariff plan.
Trump posted a 545-word Truth Social rant calling the justices disgraceful, fools and lapdogs.
The American Civil Liberties Union said birthright-citizenship order violates Constitution, precedent, a statute and values.

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Trump Slams Justices

President Donald Trump said Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch betrayed the nation by striking down his tariff plan.
A Truth Social post from Trump criticized Justices Barrett and Gorsuch for 6-3 decision that invalidated his tariff authority.
Trump claimed the ruling would force a $159 billion refund to importers and called it unsustainable.
Chief Justice John Roberts warned attacks on judges are dangerous as Congress funded Court security.

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