In a fiery escalation of his ongoing battle with the judiciary, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the impeachment of a federal judge who ordered the suspension of deportation flights targeting alleged Venezuelan gang members. The controversial move marks one of Trump’s most direct attacks on the judicial system to date.
Trump took to Truth Social, the social media platform he owns, to express his outrage. “This judge, like many of the Crooked Judges I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED,” he wrote. The deportation flights, which were part of Trump’s broader immigration enforcement agenda, were halted after the judge ruled that the policy required further legal scrutiny.
The decision has reignited debates over the separation of powers and the role of the judiciary in checking executive actions. Critics argue that Trump’s call for impeachment undermines the independence of the judiciary, while his supporters view it as a necessary pushback against what they describe as judicial overreach.
This latest controversy comes amid a series of high-profile moves by Trump, including revoking Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden, and initiating mass layoffs at Voice of America. His administration’s hardline immigration policies have remained a focal point of his political agenda, even as legal challenges continue to mount.
As the story unfolds, reactions have been polarized. Legal experts warn that Trump’s rhetoric could set a dangerous precedent, while his base remains steadfast in their support for his aggressive stance on immigration and judicial reform.
