A recent Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots has led to frustrations among supporters of former President Donald Trump regarding Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Barrett, nominated by Trump, sided with liberal justices to affirm Mississippi's election law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after Election Day, provided they are postmarked by that day.
Two advisers to Trump acknowledged that some Republicans are feeling regret over Barrett's decisions. One adviser stated, "There’s obviously been a bit of heartburn," referencing Barrett's previous rulings, including one that struck down a key aspect of Trump's tariff policy. Conservative podcaster Mark Kaye described Barrett as the "legal equivalent of Shingles" following the ruling.
Trump has previously expressed dissatisfaction with Barrett and other justices he nominated, claiming they do not support his agenda on the court. He criticized Barrett for her votes not aligning with her statements during her nomination process.
Despite the frustrations, the advisers downplayed the impact of the ruling on Republican strategies for the upcoming midterm elections. Trump has consistently raised concerns about mail-in ballots and signed an executive order to track eligible voters.
In his response to the ruling, Trump did not mention Barrett but urged Republican senators to support the SAVE America Act, emphasizing the importance of addressing mail-in voting issues. White House officials declined to comment on the situation regarding Barrett.