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Sen. Bernie Sanders Criticizes Trump’s Call to Impeach Federal Judge
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) expressed his belief on Tuesday that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is aware of the risks posed by a president who does not uphold the Constitution. This comment follows Roberts’ unusual public rebuttal to President Trump, who suggested the impeachment of a federal judge.
In an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on “The Source,” Sanders remarked, “I don’t know Roberts all that well, I’m not a great fan of his court, but I think he does understand, I suspect, the danger of a president who does not respect the Constitution of the United States and wants more and more power for himself.”
These remarks by Sanders come in the wake of Roberts’ statement where he defended the judiciary after Trump targeted U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for his decisions related to a prominent deportation case. The chief justice emphasized that the long-standing tradition in the United States rejects impeachment as a suitable response to judicial disagreements.
Roberts stated, “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.”
In his earlier comments on Truth Social, Trump labeled Judge Boasberg as a “troublemaker and agitator,” asserting, “I’m just doing what the VOTERS wanted me to do. This judge, like many of the Crooked Judges I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED!!!”
During his appearance on CNN, Sanders further elucidated Trump’s actions, saying, “[He is] trying to encroach on the constitutional responsibilities and spending powers of Congress, and now he’s going after the courts.” He added, “Look, if somebody is a corrupt judge, that person can and should be impeached, but not because you voice an opinion.”
The Hill has reached out to both the White House and the Supreme Court for their responses to this ongoing situation.
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