Amy Coney Barrett Faces Conservative Backlash Over Recent Supreme Court Decisions

Justice Barrett, a Trump appointee, is under fire from MAGA supporters despite her consistent conservative record, following a contentious ruling on federal foreign aid spending.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, appointed by Donald Trump in 2020, has played a key role in landmark conservative victories, including overturning Roe v. Wade and striking down affirmative action policies.
MAGA supporters have criticized Barrett after she joined Chief Justice John Roberts and the liberal justices in a 5-4 decision to deny Trump's plea to overturn a $2 billion federal foreign aid ruling.
Prominent conservative voices, including legal scholars and commentators, have accused Barrett of betraying the movement, with some resorting to personal and sexist attacks on her character and qualifications.
Barrett's defenders argue that her decisions reflect a commitment to judicial independence and methodological rigor, emphasizing her consistent conservative jurisprudence in major cases.
Experts note Barrett's voting record is not indicative of a shift to the left but highlights her nuanced approach, occasionally diverging from her conservative peers on procedural or interpretive grounds.