House Speaker Mike Johnson issued a chilling warning to federal courts who continue to block President Donald Trump’s agenda, warning that they could be eliminated if Congress sees fit. For too long these “activist judges” have seen themselves as untouchable, and Johnson just sent a clear message that they are certainly within reach.
The speaker said during a weekly press conference on Tuesday that a judge’s decision can be overturned through an appeals process. However, he pointed out the “dangerous trend” of Democrat appointed judges who are throwing flags left and right, violating the separation of powers between the three branches of government.
“We do have authority over the federal courts. As you know, we can eliminate an entire district court,” Johnson declared. “We have power of funding over the courts and all these other things. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and Congress is going to act.”
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ICYMI!🚨 Speaker Johnson issues threat against activist Judges abusing their authority to try and thwart the Trump administration:
“We do have authority of Federal courts as you know. We can eliminate an entire district court. We have power over funding…” pic.twitter.com/9tlce3w0cK
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Johnson added that the House will consider the No Rogue Rulings Act introduced by California Republican Rep. Darrell Isa. The bill is designed to limit overreach by these power hungry judges who seek to block Trump’s agenda at every turn. He noted that the House has constitutional authority to pass such a bill, and a vote could come as early as next week.
To ensure there is still a system of check and balances, a case brought forward by multiple states will be seen by a three-judge panel, with the judges being selected at random to review the case.