Letters from an American February 23, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026 A rundown of a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and the president's new trade threats. Reactions from the EU, India, and market turmoil are highlighted. Coverage of election fraud claims, social media manipulation, and shifting public opinion. Reports on security incidents at Mar-a-Lago and diplomatic protocol breaches. Allegations against a congressman and legal moves around a special counsel report are also discussed.
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Trump's Tariff Claims Trigger International Trade Alarm
- Donald J. Trump's repeated social-media tariff pronouncements claim unilateral authority to raise tariffs to 15% after the Supreme Court struck down his IEPA-based tariffs.
- European and Indian officials reacted with alarm, pausing trade talks and calling for legal clarity amid market uncertainty and threats of escalation.
Tariffs Deepen Trump's Popularity Problems
- Public opinion shows broad opposition to Trump's tariffs and declining approval: 64% disapproved of his tariff handling and 60% disapproved of his job performance.
- Polls find 82% want Presidents to obey Supreme Court rulings and 50% say his policies hurt the economy.
Kash Patel's Locker Room Beer Moment
- FBI Director Kash Patel was filmed in a USA jersey chugging a beer in the U.S. men's hockey locker room after their Olympic gold.
- The video infuriated current FBI and DOJ officials and raised questions about his trip's purpose and use of agency resources.