Trump slams justices he nominated after mail-voting setback: ‘Not who I interviewed’
Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court justices he appointed after the court rejected his administration's attempt to restrict mail-in voting. Trump expressed frustration that the justices did not rule in his favor, questioning their loyalty and judicial philosophy.
Why it matters
The comments highlight ongoing tensions between the former president and the judiciary, raising questions about the independence of the Supreme Court.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday attacked the Supreme Court after it rejected his administration’s push to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterm elections, saying the justices who ruled against him were “not the people I interviewed.”The court, in an emergency order late Monday, found that the restrictions would likely not withstand legal scrutiny, at least for this year’s election.‘Not enough time’ for mail ballot changesThe Trump administration had made a last-minute push for the US Postal Service to play a central role in determining who could receive mail ballots.
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