Trump has just released a statement declaring victory over the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court not to continue the stay on his travel ban, allowing it to go into full force (with the relationship caveat).
Here’s the statement:
New: Statement from President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/0brJyvR80z
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) June 26, 2017
Today’s unanimous Supreme Court decision is a clear victory for our national security. It allows the travel suspension for the six terror-prone countries and the refugee suspension to become largely effective.
As President, I cannot allow people into our country who want to do us harm. I want people who can love the United States and all of its citizens, and who will be hardworking and productive.
My number one responsibility as Commander in Chief is to keep the American people safe. Today’s ruling allows me to use an important tool for protecting our Nation’s homeland. I am also particularly gratified that the Supreme Court’s decision was 9-0.
Trump really likes that it was unanimous against the lower court activist judges and doesn’t seem to mind the caveat SCOTUS carved out in pulling back the stay.
I don’t blame him, I’d be pretty happy about this too.