Trump Blasts Court’s Tariff Ruling as Political, Calls for Swift Supreme Court Action

President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery social media tirade Thursday night, blasting a federal court’s ruling against his proposed tariffs as a politically motivated attack. The U.S. Court of International Trade had declared Trump’s tariff plans, rooted in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, an overreach of authority. Yet, in a twist, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit allowed the tariffs to stay in effect temporarily, creating a legal tug-of-war that’s anything but dull.

Trump took to Truth Social, questioning the judges’ motives with characteristic flair: “Is it purely a hatred of ‘TRUMP?’ What other reason could it be?” He argued these tariffs are “desperately needed” to shield America’s economic interests, framing the court’s decision as a direct threat to national prosperity. His passion for economic protectionism shone through, painting a vision of a “rich, prosperous, and successful” America if his policies prevail.

In a surprising pivot, Trump also targeted Leonard Leo, a key figure in the Federalist Society, accusing him of steering judicial nominations astray during Trump’s early Washington days. “A real sleazebag,” Trump called him, expressing regret over some judicial picks while praising others. Leo fired back Friday morning, defending his role in reshaping the federal judiciary and calling Trump’s influence transformative, despite the jab.

Trump’s closing plea was a call to arms for the Supreme Court to “reverse this horrible, Country-threatening decision” swiftly. He insists the president must have the power to protect the nation from economic harm, leaving no doubt about his resolve to fight this battle to the end.