Liberal Justice Backs Trump’s Executive Order to Cut Government Fat—Jackson Left Isolated
In a major win for conservatives and taxpayers, President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize Washington’s bloated federal bureaucracy just earned a surprising endorsement—from liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of allowing Trump’s executive order on government workforce reductions to move forward. The high court signaled that the President’s directive was likely lawful and consistent with congressional authority, despite fierce opposition from the left.
Even Obama’s Justice Sides With Trump
Justice Sotomayor, appointed by Barack Obama, backed the decision in a brief but important concurrence. She noted that while the president can’t override congressional mandates, Trump’s executive order clearly requires agencies to act “consistent with applicable law.”
Justice Sotomayor acknowledged that while she shared Justice Jackson’s view that the President cannot reorganize federal agencies in ways that defy congressional authority, she emphasized that Trump’s executive order explicitly instructs agencies to pursue any workforce reductions in full compliance with existing law.
Justice Jackson Breaks from Reality
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, appointed by Joe Biden, was the lone dissenter. In a lengthy 15-page opinion, she accused the Court of enabling ‘legally dubious’ actions and claimed that temporarily blocking Trump’s reforms would have done less harm.
But the majority—and even her own liberal colleague—didn’t buy it.
What Trump’s Order Actually Does
President Trump’s February order instructed federal agencies to prepare for:
- “Large-scale reductions in force (RIFs)”
- Streamlining bloated departments
- Ending unnecessary spending
- Improving government efficiency
- Returning control to elected lawmakers—not unelected bureaucrats
These commonsense reforms have already resulted in thousands of federal employees exiting through layoffs or early buyouts.
Legal Battle Far From Over
The ruling is temporary, issued under emergency circumstances. It will remain in effect while the Trump administration continues its legal fight in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
But make no mistake: this ruling is a major green light. Even the liberal-leaning Supreme Court is signaling that Trump’s push to rein in Washington is on solid legal ground.
Why This Matters for America
The lawsuit was pushed by government worker unions and activist nonprofits who fear losing control over federal hiring and spending. But Americans—especially taxpayers over 50—are fed up with endless waste, red tape, and political favoritism in D.C.
This moment shows that even liberal justices can recognize when real leadership stands up to the swamp.
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