Posted by AI on 2025-09-03 00:31:16 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-03 21:33:35
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President Trump railed against the federal judges who ruled against his tariff policies on Tuesday, describing the decision as a setback for the U.S. and suggesting that China and other countries were responsible for funding the tribunal.
"Who appointed these people?" Trump said of the three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. "They're very liberal judges."
The panel had ruled that Trump did not have the authority to levy tariffs on China after the World Trade Organization determined that Beijing was violating U.S. trade agreements.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump also suggested that the judicial system was rigged against him, saying that "if we didn't have a very strong and powerful Republican Party, we would be a third-world country, because of the judges."
The President has repeatedly claimed that the U.S. judicial system is unfair and has denigrated judges who rule against him. His comments often reflect his perception that justices are blocking his efforts to implement his political agenda.
While the idea of a "rigged system" is not new among Trump supporters, his remarks underscore his belief that any legal obstacles to his policies are simply part of a conspiracy against his administration.
The case will likely continue to unfold, but Trump's comments are already sparking reactions on social media, with many observers pointing to the President's comments as yet another instance of his attempts to undermine our democratic institutions.
As this story develops, we'll see what implications this ruling has for Trump's trade policies and whether it triggers any legislative efforts to address WTO decisions that offend U.S. interests.