JUST IN: Supreme Court Intervenes to Stop Donald Trump From ‘UNCONSTITUTIONALLY’ Accessing Federal Taxpayer Dollars for ACECO Settlement After Congress Had Indicated They Would Not Block the Payment, Raising Questions About Executive and Legislative Authority

In an unexpected late-night order, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from accessing federal taxpayer funds to cover the controversial ACECO settlement—an unprecedented move that immediately ignited a constitutional firestorm in Washington.

The Court’s intervention came just hours after congressional leaders signaled they would not stand in the way of the payment, despite internal disagreements over whether the executive branch had the authority to unilaterally tap federal funds for the settlement.

The Supreme Court’s order described the attempted withdrawal as potentially “unconstitutional,” citing concerns over separation of powers and improper use of appropriated funds.

At the heart of the dispute is whether the president can direct federal agencies to disburse money for legal settlements without explicit congressional approval.

Legal experts say the Court’s decision to step in—before any funds were released—suggests growing judicial scrutiny of the administration’s expansive view of executive power.

White House officials blasted the ruling as “judicial overreach,” insisting the payment was lawful and necessary to prevent further legal exposure.

Congressional Democrats, meanwhile, accused Trump of attempting to circumvent long-standing limits on executive spending authority.

The Supreme Court has requested expedited briefing, signaling that a full ruling could arrive within weeks.

Until then, the ACECO payment is frozen—and tensions between the branches of government continue to escalate, raising high-stakes questions about the limits of presidential power and Congress’s constitutional role in federal spending.