Supreme Court Decisions Spark Outrage Among Trump Supporters

WHO:

Alternet - Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the majority opinion in the Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots.

Alternet - Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, former FTC commissioner, commented on the implications of the Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential power.

NBC News - Trump is reportedly “livid” at Justice Amy Coney Barrett for not siding with him in the mail-in ballot ruling.

NBC News - Dan Vicuña, Senior Policy Director for Voting and Fair Representation at Common Cause, accused Trump of attempting to suppress mail-in voting.

Alternet - Justice Samuel Alito warned that the ruling opens opportunities for voter fraud, stating, "Today’s decision leaves open opportunities for voter fraud that may further undermine Americans’ faith in the integrity of this country’s elections."

Alternet - Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Mo.) criticized the ruling as "A shockingly wrong opinion."

NBC News - Trump expressed frustration with Justice Amy Coney Barrett, stating he is "completely livid" over her ruling against him regarding mail-in ballots.

NBC News - The Republican National Committee had sued Mississippi regarding mail-in ballot counting.

Alternet - Trump stated, “This ruling is a big loss for Trump & GOP allies who have repeatedly claimed that ballots postmarked by Election Day – but arriving days later in the mail – should not be counted.”

Alternet - Trump referred to the ruling as a “setback” for him.

Alternet - Trump stated, “In a time when there is a powerful Communist Movement taking place in our Country, one more dangerous than World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor, or September 11th, all Dumocrats, and our five Republican Senate Hold Outs, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and Mitch McConnell must vote to save our country.”

Alternet - Jamie Dupree observed that the ruling is a "big loss for Trump & GOP allies."

Alternet - Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, stated that only about 4 percent of ballots arrive after Election Day.

Alternet - Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Mo.) criticized the ruling as "A shockingly wrong opinion."

IJR - Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito warned about potential voter fraud.

Alternet - President Trump referred to the Supreme Court ruling as a "tremendous loss."

Alternet - Trump criticized the ruling and called for the passage of his SAVE America Act.

Alternet - E. Jean Carroll is a journalist who won a $5 million judgment against Trump.

WHAT:

Alternet - The Supreme Court ruled that Trump could not fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Alternet - The court ruled that Trump could not overturn a $5 million judgment against him in favor of E. Jean Carroll.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's ruling allows Mississippi to continue counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, which is a significant change in federal election law.

NBC News - Trump is unlikely to sign a bipartisan housing bill, viewing it as a betrayal to his base, as he prioritizes the passage of the SAVE America Act.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's ruling allows Mississippi to continue counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, which is a significant change in federal election law.

Alternet - Hundreds of thousands of Americans voting by mail had their ballots counted in the 2024 election despite being received after Election Day.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's ruling allows Mississippi to continue counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, which is a significant change in federal election law.

Alternet - Trump referred to the Supreme Court ruling as a "tremendous loss" and called for the passage of his SAVE America Act, which he claims is necessary to combat "cheating."

Alternet - The Supreme Court ruled that the federal government cannot require states to discard mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day if they are postmarked by that deadline.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's ruling allows Mississippi to continue counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, which is a significant change in federal election law.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's ruling allows Mississippi to continue counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day as long as they are postmarked by that deadline, which is a significant change in federal election law.

IJR - Justice Samuel Alito warned that the ruling opens opportunities for voter fraud, stating, "Today’s decision leaves open opportunities for voter fraud that may further undermine Americans’ faith in the integrity of this country’s elections."

Alternet - The Supreme Court's ruling allows Mississippi to continue counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day as long as they are postmarked by that deadline.

Alternet - Hundreds of thousands of Americans voting by mail had their ballots counted in the 2024 election despite being received after Election Day.

Truthout - Investigations of an estimated 24,000 voters can continue in states that already ran voter rolls through the SAVE database.

IJR - The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on mail-in ballots, authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

Alternet - The Supreme Court ruled that mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted even if received after that date.

Alternet - The ruling allows states like Mississippi to have a five-day grace period for counting mail-in ballots.

Alternet - The Supreme Court ruled that Trump could not fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

Alternet - The court refused to review lower-court rulings requiring Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million.

WHERE:

Alternet - The ruling affects states' rights regarding mail-in voting, specifically mentioning Mississippi.

WHEN:

Alternet - The ruling is significant for the upcoming 2026 midterms.

WHY:

Alternet - Trump aims to pass the SAVE America Act to combat what he claims is "cheating" in elections.

NBC News - Trump aims to disenfranchise enough Democratic voters to retain control of the House of Representatives and Senate through the SAVE America Act.

NBC News - Trump is reportedly working the phones to pressure members of Congress to support the SAVE America Act, despite it facing roadblocks.

NBC News - Trump is focused on passing the SAVE America Act to disenfranchise enough Democratic voters to retain control of the House of Representatives and Senate.

Alternet - Trump stated that the ruling is a "setback" for him and called for the passage of his SAVE America Act, which he claims is necessary to combat "cheating."

Alternet - Trump claimed there was “only one reason to oppose the legislation: ‘Cheating!’” regarding the SAVE America Act.

Alternet - Trump claimed that there was only one reason to oppose the SAVE America Act: “Cheating!”

IJR - Alito expressed concerns that the ruling opens opportunities for voter fraud.

Alternet - Trump has frequently criticized mail-in voting, claiming it is rife with fraud without providing evidence.

HOW:

Alternet - The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 5-4 vote, with Barrett and Roberts siding with the Democratic-appointed justices.

NBC News - Trump is reportedly working the phones to pressure members of Congress to support the SAVE America Act, despite it facing roadblocks.

IJR - The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 5-4 vote, with Barrett and Roberts siding with the Democratic-appointed justices.

Fox News - The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 5-4 vote, with Barrett and Roberts siding with the Democratic-appointed justices, allowing states to count ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 5-4 vote, with Barrett and Roberts siding with the Democratic-appointed justices, allowing states to count ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's decision allows states to count ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later, impacting the counting process for the 2026 midterms.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 5-4 vote, with Barrett and Roberts siding with the Democratic-appointed justices.

(UPDATED June 30, 2026 17:34 UTC)

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court decided in a narrow 5-4 vote that Trump cannot fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and cannot overturn a $5 million judgment in favor of E. Jean Carroll. Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the majority opinion, while former FTC commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter discussed the broader implications of this decision on presidential power. This ruling comes as Trump seeks to advance the SAVE America Act, which he claims is necessary to address what he describes as "cheating" in elections.

(UPDATED June 30, 2026 11:50 UTC)

Trump is reportedly furious with Justice Amy Coney Barrett for not supporting him in the recent ruling on mail-in ballots, which allows Mississippi to continue counting those ballots that arrive after Election Day. Meanwhile, Dan Vicuña from Common Cause has accused Trump of trying to suppress mail-in voting as he pushes for the SAVE America Act, which he believes will help him disenfranchise enough Democratic voters to maintain control of Congress. As part of his efforts, Trump is actively reaching out to members of Congress to rally support for the SAVE America Act, despite the challenges it faces.

(UPDATED June 30, 2026 06:18 UTC)

The Supreme Court has ruled that Mississippi can continue counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a decision that Justice Samuel Alito warns could open opportunities for voter fraud and undermine trust in the electoral process. Senator Eric Schmidt criticized the ruling as "a shockingly wrong opinion," reflecting concerns about its implications for election integrity. Meanwhile, Trump is actively pressuring members of Congress to support the SAVE America Act, aiming to disenfranchise enough Democratic voters to maintain Republican control in the House and Senate.

(UPDATED June 30, 2026 04:18 UTC)

Trump is expressing his frustration with Justice Amy Coney Barrett, saying he is "completely livid" over her ruling that allows Mississippi to continue counting mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, which he views as a significant setback. He labeled the Supreme Court's decision a "tremendous loss" and is pushing for the passage of his SAVE America Act, claiming it is essential to combat what he calls "cheating" in elections. To gain support for this act, Trump is actively reaching out to members of Congress, despite facing some obstacles in his efforts.

(UPDATED June 30, 2026 01:37 UTC)

The Supreme Court has ruled that the federal government cannot mandate states to discard mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by that deadline, allowing Mississippi to continue counting those ballots. This decision, made with a narrow 5-4 vote, represents a significant shift in federal election law, with Justices Barrett and Roberts joining the Democratic-appointed justices. In response, Trump described the ruling as a "setback" and urged the passage of his SAVE America Act, which he argues is essential to address issues of "cheating."

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 23:18 UTC)

The Supreme Court has ruled in a close 5-4 decision that Mississippi can continue counting mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day, even if they arrive later, marking a significant change in federal election law. Trump described this ruling as a "big loss" for him and his GOP allies, referring to it as a "setback." Justice Samuel Alito expressed concerns about the ruling, warning that it could create opportunities for voter fraud and undermine public trust in the electoral process.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 21:22 UTC)

President Trump has raised alarms about what he describes as a powerful Communist Movement in the country, urging all Democrats and five Republican Senate holdouts to vote in favor of saving the nation. In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court decided by a narrow 5-4 vote to allow Mississippi to continue counting mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day, even if they arrive later, a decision that benefited hundreds of thousands of voters in the 2024 election. Trump criticized opposition to the SAVE America Act, claiming that the only reason to resist the legislation is “cheating.”

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 19:30 UTC)

The Supreme Court's recent decision allows states to count ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive later, which will significantly impact the counting process for the upcoming 2026 midterms. Jamie Dupree noted that this ruling represents a "big loss for Trump & GOP allies," while Sen. Eric Schmidt criticized it as "a shockingly wrong opinion." Additionally, investigations into an estimated 24,000 voters can continue in states that have already processed voter rolls through the SAVE database.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 17:49 UTC)

The Supreme Court has ruled five to four that mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted even if they arrive after that date, a decision authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett that allows states like Mississippi a five-day grace period for counting these ballots. President Trump criticized the ruling, calling it a "tremendous loss" and urging the passage of his SAVE America Act, while also facing a $5 million judgment in favor of journalist E. Jean Carroll. Justice Samuel Alito expressed concerns about potential voter fraud stemming from this ruling, which is significant as it impacts states' rights regarding mail-in voting ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms.