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Trump blasts Supreme Court justices he appointed after ruling and promises more tariffs ‘are on their way!’: Live updates
President Donald Trump lashed out at Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch after they ruled against his sweeping tariff plan.
In the 6–3 opinion released on Friday morning, the justices ruled that Trump’s tariffs were not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which permits the president to regulate trade in “unusual and extraordinary” circumstances when a national emergency is declared.
In a Friday evening Truth Social post, Trump wrote: “What happened today with the two United States Supreme Court Justices that I appointed against great opposition, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, whether people like it or not, never seems to happen with Democrats.”
“The new TARIFFS, totally tested and accepted as Law, are on their way,” he added.
The post came an hour after Trump announced that he signed off on a temporary 10 percent global tariff, which will “be effective almost immediately.”
Meanwhile, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has demanded that Trump issue an $8.6 billion refund to the state’s residents after his tariffs “wreaked havoc on farmers, enraged our allies, and sent grocery prices through the roof.”
When asked about Pritzker’s letter, White House spokesperson Kush Desai told The Independent: “The immense weight of Illinois’s sky-high taxes and regulations is matched only by JB Pritzker’s own personal bloat.”
“If this slob really cared about delivering economic relief for Illinois, he’d start with his own state government instead of chasing another stupid headline,” he added.
ICYMI: Here’s what Trump said in his press conference about the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling
During a White House press conference on Friday, Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its landmark 6-3 decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs.
Here are some of the key moments:
- Trump said he is “ashamed” of the six justices who ruled against him, a group that includes Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett. He went on to call the justices a “disgrace to our nation” and “fools and lapdogs.”
- In contrast, he praised the three conservative members of the court who dissented, singling out Justice Brett Kavanaugh for his “great ability.”
- He also took issue with the court’s timing. “They could have made this decision a long time ago,” he said.
- Trump listed three acts that he says justify his sweeping levies: the Trade Expansion of Act 1962, the Trade Act of 1974 and the Tariff Act of 1930.
- When asked if the justices who ruled against him would still be invited to the State of the Union, Trump said they would just “barely” be invited.
- Afterward, Trump signed an executive order imposing a global 10 percent tariff, he announced Friday evening.
Brendan Rascius20 February 2026 19:34
White House shares ‘Keep Calm and Tariff On’ image
The White House shared an image that reads, “Keep Calm and Tariff On,” just hours after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
Katie Hawkinson21 February 2026 02:10
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices who ruled against him
President Donald Trump lashed out at Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett after they ruled against his sweeping tariffs.
Trump appointed both justices during his first term.
“What happened today with the two United States Supreme Court Justices that I appointed against great opposition, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, whether people like it or not, never seems to happen with Democrats,” he wrote on Truth Social.
“They vote against the Republicans, and never against themselves, almost every single time, no matter how good a case we have. At least I didn’t appoint Roberts, who led the effort to allow Foreign Countries that have been ripping us off for years to continue to do so — But we won’t let it happen,” he added.
In a separate post, Trump said the Supreme Court justices who ruled against his tariffs “should be ashamed of themselves.”
Katie Hawkinson21 February 2026 01:56
Analysis: Trump learns that plenty of conservatives don’t like his tariffs
President Donald Trump suffered one of the biggest blows to his domestic agenda on Friday when the Supreme Court struck down his power to levy tariffs. It was a massive body blow given how much Trump regularly talks about how tariffs are “my favorite word.”
Eric Garcia21 February 2026 01:40
Senate majority leader says lawmakers will ‘continue working’ with Trump administration
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Friday Republican lawmakers will “continue working” with the Trump administration following the Supreme Court’s ruling.”
“Tariffs can be an important and effective tool to address unfair trade practices and help level the playing field with foreign competitors,” Thune wrote on X.
Katie Hawkinson21 February 2026 01:20
Analysis: Trump just lost his global tariff sword. Will his boasts of being the ‘world’s greatest dealmaker’ now be put to the test?
The Supreme Court’s decision to gut President Donald Trump’s ability to impose unlimited tariffs on imports from any country will force him to revert to a traditional set of diplomatic tools that he has largely ignored since returning to power.
Andrew Feinberg21 February 2026 01:00
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs – here’s what it means for your wallet
The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump was not authorized to impose global tariffs, challenging what has been a cornerstone policy in the president’s economic agenda.
Now, with the court’s decision, the average consumer might wonder what’s ahead for their wallets. Will tariffs end, and would it lead to lower prices on consumer goods and services?
Here’s what we know so far:
J.R. Duren21 February 2026 00:40
Trump signs off on global 10% tariff
President Donald Trump signed off on a 10 percent global tariff, he announced Friday evening.
“It is my Great Honor to have just signed, from the Oval Office, a Global 10% Tariff on all Countries, which will be effective almost immediately,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Earlier Friday, the Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 decision. Soon afterward, Trump vowed to implement the new 10 percent global tariff, authorized by a law that restricts it to 150 days.
Katie Hawkinson21 February 2026 00:03
Lindsey Graham says Trump has ‘many options’ to keep existing tariffs
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said in a lengthy statement on X that he believes President Donald Trump has “many options” to keep his existing tariffs despite the Supreme Court’s ruling.
“While I accept the Court’s ruling, I believe that @POTUS does have many options regarding keeping existing tariffs in place under authorities beyond the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA),” Graham wrote.
“I support President Trump’s decision to fight refunds. I did not think they are necessary or appropriate, and I’m sure that they will be subject to much litigation,” he added.
Katie Hawkinson20 February 2026 23:40
Chuck Schumer responds to treasury secretary
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has responded to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who commented Friday on potential tariff refunds following the Supreme Court’s ruling.
When asked about potential refunds at an Economic Club of Dallas event on Friday, Bessent said he has “a feeling the American people won’t see it,” according to Bloomberg.
Schumer responded: “Trump illegally taxed American families and small businesses, and he’s not giving them their money back. Even his Treasury Secretary admits it.”
Katie Hawkinson20 February 2026 23:40