Overview
- The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that the president cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose his tariff program.
- During C‑SPAN’s open phones, a caller introduced as “John in Virginia, Republican” said “This is John Barron,” criticized the decision and was cut off by host Greta Brawner after about 30 seconds.
- The caller derided Democratic leaders, calling Hakeem Jeffries “a dope” and saying Chuck Schumer “can’t cook a cheeseburger,” in a clip that spread widely on social media.
- News outlets and analysts cautioned there is no independent evidence the caller was President Trump, noting the possibility of a prank or impersonation.
- After the ruling, Trump criticized the Court and announced plans to use Section 122 for a global tariff described at 15%, though that authority is limited to 150 days and entails additional procedural constraints.