Trump blasts court ruling on tariffs, criticizes Federalist Society’s Leonard Leo

President Donald Trump took to social media Thursday night to express his frustration over the legal battle surrounding his proposed tariffs. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit allowed Trump’s tariffs to remain temporarily in effect, just one day after the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Trump had overstepped his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the U.S. Court of International Trade for ruling against the tariffs, calling it a desperate need for the country. However, he acknowledged that the order was stayed by the federal court, raising questions about the judges involved in the decision-making process.

Trump specifically targeted Leonard Leo, a chairman on the Federalist Society’s board of directors, accusing him of influencing judicial nominations in a negative way. He expressed disappointment in the Federalist Society for providing bad advice on numerous judicial nominations, pointing fingers at Leo for having separate ambitions that do not align with the interests of the country.

Despite his frustrations, Trump emphasized the importance of judges doing what’s right for the country and expressed pride in some of his picks while acknowledging disappointment in others. He called attention to the pending tariffs, claiming that they would lead to a prosperous and successful United States.

In a final plea, Trump urged the Supreme Court to quickly and decisively reverse the ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, which he deemed as wrong and political. He emphasized the need for the President to protect America from economic and financial harm, thanking his supporters for their attention to the matter.

The post was accompanied by images of President Trump arriving on Air Force One and speaking to the media alongside First Lady Melania Trump, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The President’s strong words and call for action underscored the urgency of the situation and the impact it could have on the country.

As the legal battle over tariffs continues to unfold, Trump’s vocal stance on the issue serves as a reminder of the challenges and complexities of governing in a highly contentious political environment. With the fate of the tariffs hanging in the balance, all eyes are on the Supreme Court to provide a decisive resolution to the ongoing dispute.