Trump hails SCOTUS ruling on presidential power, vows action on Lisa Cook, blasts Carroll decision, renews voter ID push

Published 29 June 2026 · politics

US President Donald Trump on Monday (June 29) celebrated a Supreme Court decision that he said expanded presidential authority, criticized the court for refusing to

US President Donald Trump on Monday (June 29) celebrated a Supreme Court decision that he said expanded presidential authority, criticized the court for refusing to hear his appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, and renewed calls for Congress to pass stricter election laws. Posting multiple statements on his Truth Social platform, Trump described one ruling as the "greatest increase in Presidential Power in the last 100 years" while vowing further legal action in other cases. Trump hails FTC ruling as 'historic' Trump welcomed the Supreme Court's decision in the case involving the dismissal of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) official Rebecca Slaughter, calling it a landmark victory for executive authority. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What did the Supreme Court ruling on presidential power entail for Trump? ⌵ The Supreme Court ruling allowed Trump to dismiss Federal Trade Commission officials at will, significantly expanding presidential authority over independent regulatory agencies. 2 Why did Trump criticize the Supreme Court regarding the E. Jean Carroll case? ⌵ Trump criticized the court for declining to hear his appeal against the $5 million judgment in the E. Jean Carroll case, calling it a politically motivated 'fake case.' 3 How did the Supreme Court's decision impact the Federal Reserve's independence? ⌵ The court's ruling preserved the Federal Reserve's independence by blocking Trump's attempt to remove Governor Lisa Cook, emphasizing the Fed's historical detachment from political influence.

4 What changes to election laws did Trump advocate for following the Supreme Court's decisions? ⌵ Trump called for stricter election laws, including mandatory photo ID for voters and a ban on most mail-in ballots, leveraging the court's decision on voting rights to push for these changes. 5 What was the significance of Trump's celebration of the FTC ruling? ⌵ Trump hailed the FTC ruling as a historic victory for executive authority, claiming it provided the most substantial increase in presidential power in a century, overturning nearly 90 years of legal precedent. "BIG WIN just moments ago at the Supreme Court," Trump wrote, saying the ruling confirmed the president's constitutional power under Article II to remove executive branch officers and agency appointees. He argued the decision overturned nearly 90 years of legal precedent and represented "one of the most important" rulings on presidential powers. "Today's Historic Slaughter Decision by the Supreme Court is the Greatest Increase in Presidential Power in the last 100 years," Trump said. Responds to Lisa Cook ruling Trump also commented on the Supreme Court's procedural ruling in litigation involving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. He said the lawsuit had been sent back "on a strictly procedural basis" and pledged immediate action. "We will take appropriate action immediately to make sure that someone who has committed wrongdoing will not be making vital decisions concerning the Welfare of the United States of America," Trump wrote.