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VICTORY: Justice Kavanaugh DESTROYS Liberal Arguments Against Trump's Tariff Authority

Gary FranchiFebruary 21, 2026218 views
VICTORY: Justice Kavanaugh DESTROYS Liberal Arguments Against Trump's Tariff Authority
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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh absolutely demolished liberal arguments against President Trump's tariff authority during recent oral arguments, delivering four devastating lines that exposed the complete absurdity of the left's position on executive trade powers.

The liberal challengers' argument was so ridiculous that even Kavanaugh had to call it out directly: "As they interpret the statute, the President could, for example, block all imports from China but cannot order even a $1 tariff on goods imported from China. That approach does not make much sense."

Think about that, Patriots. The same leftists who spent years screaming about Trump's "authoritarian" tendencies are now arguing he has the power to completely ban trade with entire nations, but somehow lacks the authority to impose reasonable tariffs. The mental gymnastics would be impressive if they weren't so transparently political.

"The statute gives the President broad authority to address national security threats through trade measures," Kavanaugh noted, completely dismantling the opposition's cherry-picked interpretation of federal law.

This isn't just about legal technicalities – it's about America's ability to protect itself economically. Trump's tariff strategy has been a cornerstone of his America First agenda, forcing our trading partners to negotiate fair deals instead of continuing to rip us off.

Liberal Desperation on Full Display

The fact that Trump's opponents are taking these desperate legal shots shows just how effective his trade policies have been. They can't attack the results – American manufacturing is booming, trade deals are more favorable, and our economy is stronger than ever.

Kavanaugh's third crushing blow came when he pointed out the historical precedent: "Presidents have used these authorities for decades to protect American interests, and suddenly it's controversial when Trump does it effectively."

His final knockout punch addressed the real issue at stake: "This case isn't really about statutory interpretation – it's about whether we're going to let partisan politics override clear presidential authority to defend American workers and businesses."

The Supreme Court's eventual ruling will determine whether future presidents can continue putting America First in trade negotiations, or whether the deep state and its judicial allies can hamstring executive authority whenever they disagree with the results. Which side do you think Justice Kavanaugh is on?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TexasConservativeVerifiedjust now
Can someone explain what specific statute Kavanaugh cited? I want to use this in debates with my liberal friends who always claim Trump exceeded his authority.
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LegalEagle1776Verifiedjust now
Probably referencing Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act - gives POTUS broad authority for national security related trade measures.
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PatriotMike2024Verifiedjust now
Finally! Justice Kavanaugh shows why Trump picked him. The Constitution is clear on executive tariff authority and it's about time someone shut down these liberal activist arguments.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedjust now
Exactly right Mike. The founders knew we'd need strong trade protection powers in the executive branch.
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TrumpTrain2028Verifiedjust now
BOOM! Another win for constitutional originalism!
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AmericaFirst_JaneVerifiedjust now
My husband works in steel manufacturing and these tariffs literally saved his job back in 2018. Trump knew what he was doing then and the legal framework backs him up.