Law Professor’s Take on SCOTUS Tariff Decision Will Anger Dems Zalo
On February 21, President Donald Trump intensified his efforts to raise tariffs, announcing an increase of the previously stated 10% worldwide tariff to 15%, despite the Supreme Court ruling against him.
Advertisement“Based on a thorough, detailed, and complete review of the ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American decision on Tariffs issued yesterday, after MANY months of contemplation, by the United States Supreme Court,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, the worldwide tariff would be raised to 15%, “effective immediately.”
It came after Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court on Friday over what he called its “deeply disappointing” decision to overturn the emergency tariffs that he imposed on countries around the world.
Trump said he is moving forward with tariffs by invoking Section 122 authority. “We’re going forward. We’ll be able to take in more money,” Trump said.
Section 122 allows presidents to impose temporary tariffs for up to 150 days to address trade deficits, unless Congress extends the action.
Trump said his administration is also conducting investigations under other statutory authorities to impose tariffs for national security purposes or to correct trade imbalances.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump overstepped his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose blanket tariffs on individual nations.
“I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country,” Trump said during a White House press briefing.
Trump praised Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh for dissenting in his favor.
He sharply criticized the liberal justices as automatic “no” votes, saying that’s how they reflexively vote on issues pertaining to his orders and the administration’s actions.
AdvertisementHe added that he at least respected what he described as their consistency, an apparent criticism of conservative justices who joined the majority.
Last year, Trump imposed tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 50 percent on goods from various countries.
Small businesses and several states challenged the tariffs, arguing the administration unlawfully relied on IEEPA authority. They ultimately prevailed before the Supreme Court.
Trump said foreign trading partners are likely celebrating the decision. “They’re dancing in the streets,” he said. “But they won’t be dancing for long.” Trump also criticized what he described as the ruling’s structure.
Under the decision, he said, a president could cut off trade entirely but could not impose a single dollar in tariffs under IEEPA.
At the same time, Trump suggested he may have been better served by using other legal authorities from the outset.
“Now, I’ll go the way I could have gone originally,” Trump said. “It’s a little bit longer process. I thought I’d make things simple, but they didn’t let us do that.”
The administration said it will continue pursuing alternative legal avenues to maintain its broader tariff strategy.
The ruling represents a significant setback for Trump’s economic agenda, which has relied heavily on tariffs.
The president suggested the court’s decision may have been influenced by outside forces.
“It’s my opinion that the court has been swayed by foreign interests and a political movement that is far smaller than people would ever think,” Trump said, according to The Guardian. When pressed for details, Trump told reporters, “You’re going to find out,” according to Politico.
“I think that foreign interests are represented by people that I believe have undue influence,” he added, according to NBC News. “They have a lot of influence over the Supreme Court, whether it’s through fear or respect or friendships, I don’t know.”
Trump also criticized what he described as “the other side.”
“But I know some of the people who were involved on the other side, and I don’t like them,” he said. “I think they’re real slimeballs.”
Owner Of California ‘Trump House’ Fighting For Life After Brutal Attack
Kerry Sheron, the Southern California Army veteran known for owning the iconic “Trump House,” is fighting for his life after a brutal assault outside his home, with his wife saying the odds of his survival are virtually nonexistent.
Wednesday to reports of an assault in progress near the intersection of East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street, directly adjacent to Sheron’s heavily decorated home.
When officers arrived, they found the 69-year-old suffering from catastrophic injuries.
Authorities said a utility worker who witnessed the attack stepped in and helped restrain the suspect until police arrived.
Sheron was rushed to a trauma center, where he remained in critical condition in the ICU
His wife, Maria Garcia, gave a devastating update as the family waits for what appears to be the worst.
She told reporters she does not expect her husband to survive.
Garcia also believes the attack may have been politically motivated, given the history surrounding the home
“He tried to kill my husband, you know,” Garcia told CBS 8. “It’s terrible. I don’t know what kind of hate… what heart, the black heart.”
The home, known throughout the San Diego area as the “Trump House,” has long been covered in American flags, patriotic decorations and pro-Trump displays.
For years, the property has attracted both supporters and critics
Garcia suggested the visible patriotic displays may have fueled hostility.
“They don’t like the flags. I don’t know why. I support America.
My husband is [a] veteran,” she said.
Police arrested 32 year old Thomas Caleb Butler, who has now been charged with attempted murder
He is being held without bail at the Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County.
Authorities say Butler fled the scene after the attack but was quickly tracked down and arrested.
Police also said a bystander who intervened during the violence suffered injuries
A friend of Butler told the California Post that the suspect is a Navy veteran with serious mental health struggles.
“This is the guy that plays with Legos and Star Wars stuff,” the friend reportedly said.
According to the friend, Butler had been taking medication for mental illness, but his condition had worsened significantly
The friend described Butler as increasingly paranoid and unstable.
“He sits in his room and thinks everyone is coming to get him,” the friend reportedly said.
The same source said Butler had been unemployed after his time in the Navy
While police have not publicly declared a motive, Sheron’s home has previously been the target of vandalism and complaints.
Its highly visible political messaging made it one of the most recognizable private homes in the area.
That history has fueled immediate speculation that politics may have played a role
California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa called for swift action.
“Full and immediate investigation,” Issa wrote on X.
He also claimed Trump supporters are increasingly being targeted
President Trump’s supporters are “routinely the victims of leftist violence all across the country,” Issa said.
At this stage, investigators have not publicly confirmed whether politics played any role in the alleged attempted killing.
Mental illness may also be a major factor, based on accounts from those who knew the suspect
Still, for Sheron’s family, those questions are secondary to the immediate tragedy unfolding.
Sheron’s patriotic home became a symbol for supporters in the area who saw it as an unapologetic display of American pride.
Now it has become the backdrop for a horrifying act of violence
The utility worker who intervened may have prevented an even worse outcome, though Sheron’s condition remains dire, Fox News reported.
As of the latest reports, Butler remains behind bars awaiting further court proceedings.
Police have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the confrontation
For now, a veteran known for proudly displaying his support for America and President Trump is fighting for his life, while his family braces for what may come next.
