ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero, who sat directly behind President Donald Trump during Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, described the president as restless throughout the proceedings.
Romero stated Trump was initially seated at the courtroom’s end but had Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick request that he be moved to a more central position directly in front of the ACLU delegation.
Romero noted Trump fidgeted in his chair and displayed visible restlessness when ACLU legal director Cecilia Wang presented arguments, with his shoulders slumping noticeably. Romero characterized Trump’s repositioning and demeanor as an attempt to “intimidate” the justices and “put his thumb on the scale.”
Despite Trump’s presence, Romero emphasized the justices remained unfazed, treating him as a guest in Chief Justice Roberts’ courtroom. Romero predicted the Court could rule 9-0 against Trump’s attempt to override the 14th Amendment on birthright citizenship.
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