President Trump criticized the Supreme Court on Tuesday over a ruling concerning mail-in voting. He said the justices who decided the case were not the people he had interviewed for the bench.
The ruling upheld a state law that extends the deadline for counting mail-in ballots. The decision was split along ideological lines, with the conservative justices dissenting.
Trump appointed three of the current justices during his first term. His comments suggest a break with those appointees on election law.
The case originated from a challenge to pandemic-era voting rules. Supporters of the law argue it protects voters who rely on mail delivery.
Opponents claim the extended deadline creates uncertainty in election results. They say ballots should arrive by Election Day to ensure timely outcomes.
Trump has repeatedly criticized mail-in voting without evidence of widespread fraud. The court’s ruling stands as a legal endorsement of the practice.
Legal analysts say the president’s remarks could pressure future justices. The court has not issued a public response to his statement.
