Trump Criticizes Federalist Society After Court Rulings
Donald Trump blames the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo for poor judicial advice following setbacks to his tariff policies.
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In a recent Truth Social post, Donald Trump criticized the Federalist Society and its leader Leonard Leo, blaming them for poor judicial advice after a federal judge blocked his tariffs. Trump expressed disappointment in the society for their recommendations on judicial nominations, stating that he felt misled. He questioned the motivations of the judges involved in the ruling, including one he appointed, and called for the Supreme Court to intervene. Despite his frustrations, Trump acknowledged pride in some of his judicial picks, emphasizing the need for the judiciary to act in the country's best interest.
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The Federalist Society played a central role in shaping Trump's judicial appointments, particularly by recommending candidates and helping create lists of potential Supreme Court justices. The society was instrumental in vetting and selecting nominees, with many of Trump’s appointed judges having close ties to the organization[1].
Trump recently criticized the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo, blaming them for poor judicial advice, and has reportedly had a falling out with its leadership. According to The New York Times, Trump was no longer on speaking terms with key Federalist Society leaders as of late 2023[5].
Donald Trump appointed 234 federal judges between 2017 and 2021. These judges were overwhelmingly white, male, young, and ideologically conservative. Many were selected with significant input from the Federalist Society and are known for advancing conservative legal agendas.
Despite criticizing the Federalist Society for recent judicial setbacks, Trump acknowledged that he remains proud of some of his judicial appointments. This reflects his belief that these judges should act in the country’s best interest and his recognition of their significance for the conservative movement[5].
Trump's recent criticism stemmed from setbacks to his tariff policies, where a federal judge blocked his tariffs. He publicly blamed the Federalist Society and Leonard Leo for poor judicial advice related to these rulings[5].
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