After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on the 20th (local time) that former President Donald Trump's so-called "reciprocal tariff" measure was unlawful, Trump sharply criticized the six justices who found it illegal.
After the ruling in the "Running Resources v. Trump" case, Trump met with reporters at the White House and said, "I am ashamed of some members of the court. It is truly shameful that they do not have the courage to do what is right for our country."
The ideological balance of the U.S. Supreme Court justices tilts conservative, 6 to 3. But in this case, the six conservatives split down the middle.
During a 45-minute news conference, Trump outlined follow-up measures. He also strongly criticized all six justices who found the measure unlawful, including three conservative justices.
He said, "They are making fools of themselves and acting as lapdogs for RINOs (Republicans in name only) and the radical left Democrats." He also said, "In my view, the (Supreme) Court has been swayed by foreign interests."
By contrast, Trump said of the three justices who issued the minority opinion that the reciprocal tariff was lawful, "I appreciate their grit, their wisdom, and their love for our country."