Trump Denounces Supreme Court as "Kangaroo Court" Following Contentious Birthright Citizenship Hearing

President Trump attacks the Supreme Court as a "Kangaroo Court" after justices signal opposition to his birthright citizenship executive order.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 2, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Raw Story

A Historic Confrontation at the High Court

President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against the judicial branch on Thursday morning, labeling the Supreme Court a "Kangaroo Court!!!" in a Truth Social post. The outburst follows his unprecedented personal appearance at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, where he witnessed oral arguments concerning his administration's controversial executive order. The order seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents, a move that legal experts argue directly challenges the 14th Amendment.

Judicial Skepticism Across the Bench

During the hearing, the administration's legal team faced intense questioning from both the liberal and conservative wings of the court. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch, a Trump appointee, were among those who appeared highly skeptical of the order's constitutionality. The 14th Amendment explicitly states, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." For over a century, federal precedent has interpreted this to include almost everyone born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status.

Presidential Exit and Political Fallout

In a moment that stunned observers, President Trump reportedly stormed out of the courtroom before the conclusion of the arguments as it became evident that the consensus was shifting against his position. The potential impact of the ruling is vast; if upheld, the order could strip millions of individuals of their eligibility for federal documents, such as passports, and fundamentally alter the definition of American citizenship. Critics have labeled the move an "extreme and unprecedented" overreach that lacks congressional authorization.