Trump Calls for Supreme Court Abolition, Citing SNAP, Same-Sex Marriage, and White House East Wing Rulings
In a dramatic escalation of his ongoing feud with the federal judiciary, President Donald Trump has publicly called for the abolition of the U.S. Supreme Court, citing its recent rulings on SNAP benefits, same-sex marriage, and the demolition of the East Wing of the White House as justification for his unprecedented proposal.
Speaking at a press event on Monday, Trump argued that the Supreme Court has overstepped its constitutional authority and repeatedly ruled against policies and actions he supports. “The Court has made decisions that are completely out of line with the will of the American people,” Trump said. “It’s time to consider whether this institution should even exist in its current form.”
The president specifically criticized rulings that he claims have undermined his policy priorities:
SNAP Benefits: The Supreme Court upheld restrictions and reforms to federal food assistance programs that Trump says unfairly penalize working Americans. Same-Sex Marriage: Trump reiterated his opposition to judicial decisions expanding marriage rights, arguing that such rulings bypassed Congress and state legislatures. East Wing Demolition: The Court’s decisions related to the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, including related contractor disputes, were cited by Trump as evidence of judicial overreach.
Trump also outlined, in broad terms, how he believes such an abolition could be achieved, although legal experts stress that eliminating the Supreme Court would require a constitutional amendment—a nearly impossible feat requiring the approval of two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of state legislatures.
Legal analysts have described Trump’s proposal as highly unprecedented and unlikely, noting that the Supreme Court has existed since 1789 and serves as the ultimate check on legislative and executive power. “The idea of abolishing the Court entirely is practically unimaginable in the current U.S. system,” said constitutional scholar Dr. Lisa Freeman.
Political reactions were swift. Supporters of Trump applauded his statements as bold and necessary to “restore fairness to the judiciary,” while critics warned that attempting to dismantle the Supreme Court would provoke a constitutional crisis and undermine the rule of law.
Trump’s comments mark the latest in a series of public attacks on federal courts and judges, reflecting his ongoing dissatisfaction with judicial decisions that he views as hostile to his agenda. Whether his call for abolition gains any political traction remains uncertain, but it has already sparked heated debate about the limits of presidential influence over the judicial branch.