Amid attacks by President Trump, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution"
Gorsuch said a justice’s duty is to the Constitution as Trump’s attacks on the court and its rulings fuel new calls for reform.
- In a recent interview with ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis, Justice Neil Gorsuch said his loyalty is to "the Constitution, the laws of the United States," rebuffing suggestions that he owes allegiance to the president who appointed him.
- President Donald Trump attacked Gorsuch and Justice Amy Coney Barrett after they joined the majority in February to invalidate his sweeping global tariffs, calling them "disloyal," a "disgrace," and "fools."
- Gorsuch argued that life tenure allows judges to remain "independent" and "fearless," while sharing Chief Justice John Roberts' concern that personal attacks against judges are "dangerous," even if criticism itself can be fair.
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After Trump’s attacks, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch determined to stay ‘fearless’ and ‘independent’
(WASHINGTON) - Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch responded publicly to personal attacks by President Donald Trump in an interview with ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis, suggesting he is determined to remain "independent" and "fearless" in fulfilling his duty despite harsh criticism from the president who appointed him. After Gorsuch voted with Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the court's three liberals to invalid…
Judicial Independence Under Fire: Judge Speaks Out
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch publicly rebuked President Trump’s expectation of judicial loyalty, declaring his oath binds him only to the Constitution—a rare defense of judicial independence that exposes deep tensions between the executive branch and the nation’s highest court. Story Snapshot Justice Gorsuch directly responded to Trump’s public attacks, stating “my loyalty is to the Constitution” in a CBS News interview Trump appointed Go…
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