Several social media users are commenting on Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's reaction to President Donald Trump at his joint address to Congress on Tuesday.Why It MattersBarrett attended the joint address with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Elena Kagan and Brett Kavanaugh. It was Trump's first congressional address since starting his second presidential term.One day after the address, Barrett sided with the Court majority in a ruling that requires the Trump administration to abide by a lower court order to unfreeze $2 billion in foreign aid. The decision has drawn criticism from Trump supporters on social media.What To KnowSeveral posts on X focus on Barrett's facial expressions as Trump walked past the justices.One user shared video of the reaction and wrote, "Maybe Amy Coney Barrett does have a soul." The post has been viewed over 500,000 times.Another X user said, "Trump may have appointed Amy Coney Barrett, but she looks like she couldn't despise him more in this clip." The post has over 20,000 views.Barrett was part of a 5-4 majority that upheld a lower court's decision to unfreeze foreign assistance through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the State Department.Trump froze the aid through an executive order on January 20. The action was halted after nonprofit organizations that filed a lawsuit and U.S. District Judge Amir Ali issued a temporary restraining order.Who Appointed Amy Coney Barrett?Barrett was appointed to the Supreme Court by Trump in 2020, during the first term of his presidency.Barrett was nominated shortly after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Is Amy Coney Barrett a Republican?Supreme Court justices do not serve under a political party. Barrett is considered to be among the Court's conservatives, but she has served as a swing vote in some controversial cases.What People Are SayingBuzz Patterson, former California Republican congressional candidate, about Barrett on X: "Keep an eye on her. She can't be trusted."Mike Cernovich, conservative political commentator, on X: "She is evil, chosen solely because she checked identity politics boxes. Another DEI hire. It always ends badly."What Happens NextThe Supreme Court majority directed Ali to "clarify what obligations the government must fulfill to ensure compliance with the temporary restraining order."The temporary restraining order is in effect through March 10.Do you have a story Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@newsweek.com.
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