President Trump had a busy week, highlighted by a significant Supreme Court ruling that he celebrated during an impromptu press conference at the White House. This ruling made it harder for opponents of his administration to quickly block executive actions, which Trump called a "monumental victory" for the Constitution and the rule of law.
The Supreme Court’s decision came on a Friday and dealt with Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the U.S. While the justices did not rule on the constitutionality of the order itself, they determined that lower courts had overstepped by issuing a nationwide pause on it. This ruling is seen as a win for Trump, as he has faced numerous injunctions from lower courts trying to halt his executive actions.
In addition to the court ruling, Trump also received praise for recent military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities and a ceasefire arrangement between Iran and Israel. He expressed confidence that Iran would not resume its nuclear weapons program, although assessments of the damage caused by U.S. strikes are still ongoing.
At the NATO summit earlier in the week, Trump achieved another victory as member countries agreed to increase their defense spending, a long-standing request from the president. This shift seemed to ease some of his previous skepticism about the alliance, especially after a light-hearted moment during the summit when NATO’s secretary-general referred to Trump as "daddy."
Despite these wins, Trump faces several challenges. He set a July 8 deadline for completing multiple trade deals but has only finalized one agreement so far. Recently, he announced he was halting trade negotiations with Canada over a new digital services tax that would impact major U.S. tech companies. Furthermore, while he claimed a deal with China was reached, it turned out to be just a framework rather than a finalized agreement.
Another pressing issue is the fate of his ambitious tax and policy bill, which has passed in the House but is encountering hurdles in the Senate. Trump hopes to celebrate its signing around Independence Day, but uncertainty remains about whether it will pass in its current form.
As Trump stays in Washington, D.C., to oversee negotiations and rally support, advisers note the gravity of the moment. If Congress fails to deliver on key promises, it could impact the reelection prospects of many Republicans. The coming days could be crucial in shaping the rest of Trump’s presidency.