Trump suggests he might attend SCOTUS argument hearing on tariffs

President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested he might attend the Supreme Court's upcoming argument hearing on his tariffs, which would make him the first sitting president to watch Supreme Court arguments in person.

The arguments have been scheduled for Nov. 5 and will center on arguments over whether Trump has the authority to issue tariffs on countries under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The Supreme Court decided to take up the case last month after lower courts ruled that Trump lacked the authority to use emergency powers granted by Congress to impose tariffs.

“Tariffs are a very important tool for our defense, our national security,” Trump told reporters. “If we don’t win that case, we will be a weakened, troubled financial mess for many, many years to come. That’s why I think I’m going to go to the Supreme Court to watch."

Other former presidents have appeared in front of the Supreme Court but none have attended arguments during their term. Former President Richard Nixon appeared in front of the high court as a lawyer and former President William Howard Taft became Chief Justice after he served in the Oval Office, according to USA Today.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.