Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public statement Tuesday morning on the appropriateness of calling for the impeachment of a U.S. District judge, shortly after President Donald J Trump did just that.
Frustrated by the bizarre ruling of the Obama-appointed Judge, James Boasberg, who blocked the administration from invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport ‘gangbanger’ Venezuelan migrants, Trump unloaded on Truth Social:
“This Radical Left Lunatic of a Judge, a troublemaker and agitator who was sadly appointed by Barack Hussein Obama, was not elected President – He didn’t WIN the popular VOTE (by a lot!), he didn’t WIN ALL SEVEN SWING STATES, he didn’t WIN 2,750 to 525 Counties, HE DIDN’T WIN ANYTHING! This judge, like many of the Crooked Judges’ I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED!!! WE DON’T WANT VICIOUS, VIOLENT, AND DEMENTED CRIMINALS, MANY OF THEM DERANGED MURDERERS, IN OUR COUNTRY. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
Justic Roberts’ statement came a few hours later as the rest of the country continues to weigh in to this heated debate. Roberts’ response was measured, but clear.
“For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose,” Roberts said.
This story is ongoing. Stay tuned for updates.
I know it’s not going to be popular, but some thoughts should stay thoughts. They don’t need said. This is an unforced error that like so many Trump makes. He’ll survive it, but it’s feeding his enemies.