Former President Donald Trump has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the three Supreme Court justices he appointed during his term: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. In an interview published Thursday by Time Magazine, Trump was asked directly if he regretted the nominations. He responded affirmatively, stating, “Yeah. Yeah. What can I do? I put them in.”

The comments highlight a growing rift between the former president and the conservative judicial wing he helped establish. While Trump successfully appointed these justices to secure a conservative majority on the bench, his recent remarks suggest frustration with their subsequent judicial decisions. The justices have participated in rulings that have occasionally diverged from Trump’s political interests or legal arguments, leading to his public criticism.

This development is notable given that the appointment of these three justices was a cornerstone of Trump’s 2016 campaign promise to reshape the federal judiciary. By confirming these nominees, Trump fulfilled a major objective for his base, yet his current stance indicates that the relationship between the former president and his appointees has soured. The interview did not provide specific details on which particular rulings triggered his regret, but the sentiment reflects a broader pattern of Trump distancing himself from individuals he previously championed when they do not meet his current political expectations.