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Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has dedicated years to safeguarding the principles of American democracy. Recently, he voiced his concerns following former President Trump’s shocking call for the impeachment of federal judges who have ruled against him.
In a recent statement, Raskin articulated:
“Donald Trump is facing relentless losses in court, with decisions coming from judges appointed by Bush, Biden, Obama, and even Reagan. Remarkably, he is also losing cases before judges he personally nominated during his presidency.”
“In the midst of this legal turmoil, Trump refuses to acknowledge our nation’s adherence to the rule of law, opting instead to lash out at judges who have upheld the Constitution against his erratic behavior.”
“Now, he audaciously calls for the impeachment of judges who rule against him.”
“He has yet to demand the impeachment of any judges who have ruled in his favor. Thus, Trump’s clear message is: rule in his favor or face the threat of impeachment.”
“Throughout U.S. history, only 15 federal judges have been impeached, and typically it was for serious professional misconduct—think excessive intoxication on the bench, bribery conspiracies, tax evasion, or perjury.”
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