U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan says the Court is not a “rubber stamp” for President Donald Trump, even though it has a conservative majority and has issued decisions that have benefited him in major cases. Speaking Thursday at a judicial conference hosted by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Kagan acknowledged the Court’s ideological makeup but argued that the Supreme Court still decides cases based on legal arguments and constitutional principles rather than serving as an automatic approval mechanism for the president’s agenda. The outlets agree that her remarks are aimed at countering the idea that the Court simply rubber-stamps the administration’s positions. While several of the Court’s rulings have aligned with Trump in prominent matters, Kagan’s message is that the justices still engage in meaningful judicial review. The coverage consistently describes the comments as part of a broader discussion of how the Supreme Court functions, emphasizing that the Court’s outcomes should not be viewed solely through the lens of political affiliation.