Trump touts tariffs made US ‘rich’ and ‘safe’ while appealing to Supreme Court justices ‘wisdom’

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: President Donald Trump issued a fiery defense of his aggressive trade policies, claiming that tariffs have made the United States "Rich, Strong, Powerful, and Safe" while warning that "evil" forces are attempting to dismantle his agenda at the Supreme Court.

In a Truth Social post on Saturday, November 29, Trump argued that his economic strategy has given the US leverage over global competitors, asserting that the nation now holds "all the cards."

The comments came as the Supreme Court weighed a pivotal case regarding the president's authority to impose sweeping duties under emergency powers.

Trump slams 'American hating forces' in court battle

"Evil, American hating Forces are fighting us at the United States Supreme Court," Trump wrote, seemingly casting the legal challenge against his administration as a battle between patriots and subversives.

The president seemingly appealed directly to the bench, writing, "Pray to God that our Nine Justices will show great wisdom, and do the right thing for America!"

The case centered on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which Trump invoked to levy tariffs on nearly all US trading partners.

Lower courts have ruled the move illegal, leaving the Supreme Court as the administration's last line of defense.

President touts economic wins and 'stopped wars'

Trump linked his tariff policy to a broader resurgence of American power, claiming the measures have allegedly "stopped wars" and built "stronger relationships" with other countries because they are no longer allowed to "rip off the United States."

"The Stock Market and 401k’s have hit an all time high, Inflation, Prices and Taxes are DOWN," he declared, contrasting his administration's performance with an alleged "economic disaster" if the court ruled against him.

He also touted the return of education to the states and the strength of the southern border as fruits of his "Strong Leadership" and tariff revenue.

Critics warn of rising costs for sellers and consumers

While Trump claimed that prices were down, economists and business owners told a different story. Small businesses had warned that the tariffs were driving up costs for holiday goods, with some owners fearing they might be forced to close due to the "massive" financial burden.

Critics argued that tariffs functioned as a tax on domestic consumers, a claim the administration disputed by promising a $2,000 dividend payment to lower-income Americans funded by trade revenues.

The Supreme Court's decision, expected in the coming months, would determine whether Trump's vision of a tariff-funded government can continue or if Congress will reclaim its authority over trade.