Well, that escalated quickly. Amy Coney Barrett, once hailed as the GOP’s golden ticket to shaping the Supreme Court, is now apparently persona non grata in MAGA circles. Because in today’s Republican Party, loyalty is measured by how hard you’re willing to ride the Trump train — and apparently, Barrett missed her stop.
Barrett, who was rushed through the confirmation process in record time during Trump’s presidency, was supposed to be the conservative dream justice. But fast forward to today, and some right-wing hardliners are treating her like a traitor for not toeing the MAGA line hard enough.
The drama stems from a series of rulings where Barrett didn’t deliver the hard-right outcomes MAGA enthusiasts were hoping for. The betrayal? Upholding legal precedent and, you know, actually interpreting the law — apparently, that’s not part of the job description anymore.
Conservative influencers on social media have wasted no time labeling her a ‘deep state plant’ and a ‘Bush Republican.’ Yikes.
Meanwhile, Barrett hasn’t exactly been out there defending herself. Maybe because she knows the GOP’s love is more conditional than a Tinder date.
So what’s next for Barrett? A redemption arc where she flips back to hard-right rulings? Or will she join John Roberts in the ‘not crazy enough for MAGA’ club? Either way, it’s safe to say her days as the Republican sweetheart are over.
Stay tuned — because the Supreme Court soap opera just got a new plot twist. 🍿