President Trump erupted Thursday night after a federal trade court ruled that he overstepped his authority in imposing aggressive tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Though the U.S. Court of Appeals quickly issued a temporary stay, keeping the tariffs in place for now, Trump made it clear he isn’t letting this legal ambush slide.

In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump blasted the ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, calling it “incredible” and “so political.” He demanded the Supreme Court step in immediately, declaring that this fight is about more than policy—it’s about protecting American sovereignty and strength.

“Where do these initial three judges come from?” Trump asked. “Is it purely a hatred of ‘TRUMP?’ What other reason could it be?”

The ruling, which comes amid an intense political and legal backlash to Trump’s aggressive trade policies, is already drawing national attention. Twelve states have sued, claiming the tariffs are harming the economy. Trump, however, argues the exact opposite—that the tariffs are crucial for rebuilding America’s manufacturing base and asserting economic independence.

But perhaps most striking in Trump’s latest remarks is where he turned his fire next: the Federalist Society.

Trump, who relied heavily on the Federalist Society’s recommendations to select judicial nominees during his first term, now says he was misled by the group’s leadership—specifically targeting Leonard Leo, one of its most powerful figures. Trump accused Leo of having “his own separate ambitions” and slammed him as “a bad person who probably hates America.”

“I did so, openly and freely, but then realized that they were under the thumb of a real ‘sleazebag,’” Trump wrote of his reliance on the group’s advice, adding that some judicial picks turned out to be “very disappointing.”

Leonard Leo pushed back Friday morning, saying it was a “privilege” to help Trump reshape the judiciary and praising the lasting legacy the administration had on the federal courts. But Trump was unrelenting, saying, “This is something that cannot be forgotten!”

Despite the internal frustrations, Trump refocused on what’s at stake: the survival of his trade agenda. “The ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade is so wrong, and so political!” he wrote, urging the Supreme Court to act “QUICKLY and DECISIVELY.”

He added: “The President of the United States must be allowed to protect America against those that are doing it Economic and Financial harm.”

With tariffs, Trump is betting that Americans want a strong executive who will stand up to global adversaries and elite institutions alike. And if the courts try to block that power, he’s more than ready to take the fight to the top.