Enraged Trump turns on his own Supreme Court picks: 'Embarrassment to their families'

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

David Edwards

February 20, 2026

President Donald Trump took a shot at two justices he nominated to be on the Supreme Court — Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett — after they ruled that he had illegally imposed massive tariffs.

"Are you surprised in particular by their decision today?" Trump was asked during a White House press conference on Friday.

"I am," the president stated.

"Do you regret nominating them?" the reporter pressed.

"I don't want to say whether or not I regret," Trump replied. "I think their decision was terrible. I think it's an embarrassment to their families. You want to know the truth, the two of them."

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