Internet stupefied by Trump’s ‘mental breakdown’ as he threatens to ‘destroy’ the country

President Donald Trump suffered a major setback on Friday when the Supreme Court ruled that he could no longer use economic emergency powers to impose tariffs on other countries. The decision stripped him of the authority he had relied on to place sweeping taxes on imported goods.

But instead of backing down, Trump quickly made it clear that he has no intention of changing course. Almost immediately after the ruling, he announced that he would continue pushing forward with global tariffs by using different laws. In a fiery and unusual response, he argued that while the court may have blocked him from imposing tariffs under that specific power, he still has other ways to take action. At one point, he suggested that even if he couldn’t charge tariffs in the same way, he could cut off trade with certain countries altogether — a move he claimed would effectively “destroy” them economically.

His remarks raised eyebrows across the political world. Many observers were shocked not just by his promise to sidestep the court’s ruling, but also by the tone he used while discussing it.

Political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen reacted by pointing out that Trump was already talking about a new 10 percent global tariff, sarcastically suggesting that such a move could hurt Republicans in upcoming elections.

Eddie Glaude, a professor at Princeton University, questioned whether Trump had just openly defied the Supreme Court’s decision, noting that the president appeared determined to reintroduce tariffs through other legal pathways.

Other critics focused more on Trump’s emotional response. Writer Pedro Gonzalez described it as a kind of breakdown, saying the president seemed overwhelmed by the ruling.

Mike Rothschild, who writes about conspiracy theories and political extremism, mocked Trump’s statement that he could “destroy the country,” suggesting it sounded extreme and unfiltered. He added that some political allies may feel they need Trump to remain in office for strategic reasons, even as his public statements grow more unpredictable.

YouTuber Velodus compared Trump to a fictional character that would seem too unrealistic in a movie or television show. He joked that if a writer created a character who openly declared he was allowed to “destroy the country,” an editor would likely reject it for being too exaggerated to be believable.

Overall, the Supreme Court’s decision marked a significant legal defeat for Trump. But his reaction showed he is prepared to keep fighting, even if it means searching for new legal tools to pursue the same policies. The episode has added more tension to an already heated political climate, with supporters defending his aggressive trade stance and critics warning that his response signals a willingness to challenge the limits of executive power.