CNN Inside Politics Supreme Showdown: Trump's Clash with the Court
Feb 22, 2026
Andy Kim, U.S. Senator from New Jersey and former national security staffer, weighs in on tariffs, shutdown fallout, and Iran. He discusses the Supreme Court curbing emergency tariff power. He addresses TSA PreCheck suspension, calls for refunding tariff revenue, and warns about the risks and legality of striking Iran.
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Supreme Court Cuts Trump's Tariff Leverage
- The Supreme Court ruling sharply constrains Trump's use of emergency tariff authority and undercuts a core tool he uses for foreign and domestic leverage.
- Stephen Collinson notes Trump treated tariffs as a thermostat for foreign policy and CEO pressure, so the ruling reshapes his governing playbook.
$134 Billion In Tariffs Creates Legal And Political Headaches
- The tariffs generated roughly $134 billion in revenue that the administration planned to spend across rebates, childcare, SNAP and deficit reduction.
- Legal limits mean that money faces litigation and political fights, derailing promised programs tied to those receipts.
Watch For 150 Day Workaround Attempts
- Expect the White House to search for regulatory or statutory workarounds during the 150-day authority window.
- Reporters say Trump will spend those months trying to find alternative legal paths like different tariff statutes.