Reporter Asks Trump if He Regrets Nominating Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
On Sunday, President Trump addressed reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to the White House from Palm Beach. During the session, he discussed various topics, including a potential government shutdown, halting intelligence sharing with Ukraine, and the future of TikTok.
A reporter inquired if he regretted nominating Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, referencing criticisms from some of his supporters who labeled her a “DEI hire” after she sided with liberal justices in a recent 5-4 ruling. This decision denied the administration’s request to overturn Judge Amir Ali’s temporary restraining order, which mandated a $2 billion payment in foreign contracts.
President Trump responded by praising Justice Barrett, stating, “Look, she’s a very good woman. She’s very smart, and I don’t know about people attacking her, I really don’t know. I think she’s a very good woman. She’s very smart.”
The exchange highlights ongoing debates among conservatives regarding certain judicial decisions and the performance of appointed justices.