DHS Shutdown & Domestic Security — 2026-03-26
Trump Slams Barrett and Gorsuch as Tariff Refund Battle Reaches $165 Billion
Trump publicly attacked Justices Barrett and Gorsuch, saying they "sicken me," after the Supreme Court declined to exempt the government from refunding up to $165 billion in tariffs paid under IEEPA. The original 6-3 ruling in February struck down Trump tariffs as exceeding presidential authority. A
Analysis
The $165 billion refund liability exceeds the Pentagon Iran war supplemental request. Trump public attacks on his own appointees signal deepening institutional friction that could affect judicial nominations and Supreme Court cooperation on executive authority questions central to the Iran conflict.
The $165 billion refund liability exceeds the Pentagon Iran war supplemental request. Trump public attacks on his own appointees signal deepening institutional friction that could affect judicial nominations and Supreme Court cooperation on executive authority questions central to the Iran conflict.