Trump softens Supreme Court criticism at State of the Union

Trump softens Supreme Court criticism at State of the Union

Trump strikes a calmer tone toward Supreme Court justices during his State of the Union, days after angrily attacking a ruling that struck down his global tariffs. President Donald Trump adopted a noticeably restrained tone toward the US Supreme Court during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, dialing back his rhetoric just days after angrily condemning the justices who struck down much of his signature global tariff policy. Speaking before a joint session of Congress, Trump described the court’s 6–3 ruling against his tariffs as “very unfortunate” and “disappointing,” language that stood in sharp contrast to the blistering attacks he had launched publicly after the decision was handed down on Friday. Four justices who participated in the ruling were seated in the chamber, listening silently from the front row. The moment underscored the delicate balance Trump sought to strike in an address watched by millions: defending a core element of his economic agenda while avoiding a direc…