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Trump Regrets Nominating Three Supreme Court Justices
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Trump Expresses Regret Over Supreme Court Appointments
On October 1, President Donald Trump told a Time Magazine interviewer that he “regrets” nominating Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh after the justices have voted against him in recent rulings.
Background: Trump’s Supreme Court Nominations
During his first term, Trump appointed Gorsuch, Barrett and Kavanaugh, creating a 6-3 conservative majority on the Court. The appointments have enabled the Court to pursue a right-ward course since 2020. Earlier this year the Court struck down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs in a 6-3 decision, with Gorsuch and Barrett in the majority. The Court also declined to uphold a Postal Service rule that would have limited mail-in ballots for the recent midterm elections.
Official Statements & Responses
Trump explained that his regret stems from the justices’ “different” behavior compared with what he recalled during the interview process.
Verbatim Quotes
- “No, I don't want loyalty. I want good decisions,” — Donald Trump, US president