Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s cabinet has strongly reacted to a recent court ruling challenging the legality of tariffs imposed during his administration, Rks News reports.
White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller described the ruling as a “judicial coup,” accusing the court of overstepping its authority and interfering with the executive powers of the presidency. Spokesman Kush Desai echoed this sentiment, stating that “it is not the job of unelected judges to decide how national crises should be handled.”
The ruling stems from a case brought forward by several states and companies regarding international trade tariffs. It has reignited debates over the constitutional boundaries between the judicial and executive branches of government in the United States.
During his term, Trump had multiple confrontations with the courts, particularly in areas such as immigration including deportation flight bans and restrictions on birthright citizenship.
This latest case, related to trade tariffs, is expected to move to higher judicial levels, potentially reaching the Supreme Court. Legal experts say the final decision will set a significant constitutional precedent regarding presidential powers in matters of national security and trade policy.
