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Kagan Warns Trump Attacks Threaten Justices, Seek Security Funding

7/15/2026

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Justice Elena Kagan warned that President Donald Trump’s attacks endanger justices, citing John Roberts’ 2024 report on threats.
Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Amy Coney Barrett testified before House Appropriations Subcommittee seeking security funding.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett recounted wearing a bulletproof vest and May swatting incident at Virginia home.
President Donald Trump criticized the Court after a 6-3 decision overturning his tariffs, calling it “weaponized and unjust political organization.”

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Justice Elena Kagan warned that President Donald Trump’s attacks endanger justices, citing John Roberts’ 2024 report on threats.
Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Amy Coney Barrett testified before House Appropriations Subcommittee seeking security funding.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett recounted wearing a bulletproof vest and May swatting incident at Virginia home.
President Donald Trump criticized the Court after a 6-3 decision overturning his tariffs, calling it “weaponized and unjust political organization.”