Trump Calls Justices Who Ruled Against Him ‘Fools and Lap Dogs’

President Trump publicly criticized the Supreme Court justices who ruled against his administration regarding tariffs, labeling them as "fools and lap dogs." He expressed shame over their perceived lack of courage and loyalty to the Constitution, accusing them of being unpatriotic and swayed by foreign interests. Trump's comments extended to justices he appointed, including Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, whom he felt embarrassed their families. This reaction highlights Trump's view of justices as appointees expected to be loyal to him, rather than independent legal thinkers. In contrast, he praised Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, calling him a "genius." Trump also disparaged justices appointed by Democratic presidents, deeming them an "automatic no" and a "disgrace." He extended an invitation to the State of the Union address to the justices who sided with his administration, while expressing indifference to whether the others attended.