Former President Donald Trump dedicated part of his Sunday evening to a flurry of posts on his Truth Social platform, launching attacks against political foes and making urgent demands of the U.S. justice system.
Attacks on Lawmakers and the Justice System
In a series of over-the-top messages, Trump targeted both Democratic and Republican figures. He shared one post calling for the use of military tribunals, asserting that the traditional justice system has been corrupted. Several other messages demanded jail time for Democratic veterans in Congress who had previously encouraged military members to disobey unlawful orders.
Trump also turned his fire on members of his own party, labelling several high-profile Republicans as lowlifes. This group included Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).
Midnight Pressure on the Supreme Court
At approximately 12:15 a.m., the former president posted a lengthy message applying pressure to the U.S. Supreme Court. He described the matter of his extensive tariffs as an urgent and time sensitive matter that required a ruling. Trump insisted that the full benefit of the tariffs had not yet been realized.
These tariffs are the subject of a pending case before the Supreme Court. Legal observers suggest the justices appear skeptical of the argument presented by Trump's side. A ruling against him could force the refund of tariffs already paid, a financial hit that Trump claimed would cost the country $2 trillion.
The Stakes of the Tariff Case
While the origin of the massive $2 trillion figure remains unclear, Trump stated in another post that the justices were given the wrong numbers when the case was argued earlier this month. The outcome of this legal battle carries significant economic consequences for trade policy and federal revenue.
In a curious end to his posting spree, Trump appeared to begin signing off with his title and name, as is his custom, but stopped abruptly after typing only President.
