President Trump criticizes the Supreme Court after justices block or limit mail-in ballot rules, arguing the decision reflects a betrayal of his expected outcomes. In public statements and a message quoted by multiple outlets, he says the justices are “not the people I interviewed” to serve on the court.
The New York Times and Times of India both report Trump’s sharp language aimed at the justices, framing it as a direct response to the court’s ruling involving mail voting. The New York Post similarly highlights Trump’s claim that the justices are not the same individuals he vetted, describing them as lacking their original positions or views. While outlets differ in phrasing—such as “mail voting setback” versus “mail ballot ruling”—they converge on the same core point: Trump sharply challenges the court’s decision and the court’s composition.
Across coverage, the context remains the same: Trump is reacting to the Supreme Court’s action regarding mail ballots and uses personal criticism of the justices, asserting they are not who he expected based on interviews or prior vetting.