Bulwark Takes Trump Has Total Tantrum After Supreme Court Loss Copy
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Feb 21, 2026 They break down a fiery post‑Supreme Court presser where a former president lashes out over a tariff ruling. They probe allegations that justices were compromised and debate the politics of threatening trade destruction. The conversation also skews into awkward homoerotic comments, bizarre press‑conference aesthetics, and a quirky financial subplot tied to tariffs.
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Tantrum-Style Presidency
- Tim Miller and Sonny Bunch argue Trump's reactions are juvenile and emotional, likening him to a 12-year-old throwing a tantrum.
- They say tariffs are a personal obsession for Trump that he triggers like a button and reacts badly when deprived of them.
Claim Undermines Court Legitimacy
- Tim Miller highlights Trump accusing the Supreme Court of being influenced by foreign interests as a serious literal claim.
- He warns that such accusations delegitimize the Court and could demand political remedies like impeachment.
Persistent Tariff Strategy
- Sonny Bunch notes Trump has rarely lost to the Supreme Court in his second term, making this defeat notable to him.
- They predict Trump will keep cycling through alternate tariff schemes until courts stop him again.