Trump Calls for Impeachment of “Corrupt-Activist” Judges Blocking DOGE: How Many Corrupt Judges Are In Your Jurisdiction?

Daniel Lynch, of San Jose, CA, said, “Just sit back and enjoy the show as these corrupt politicians and others finally get held accountable for their actions.”

While others, like Dana Heartland of Elk Grove, CA, cite cybersecurity risks, stating “Judges have blocked DOGE’s attempts to access sensitive data, because of significant cybersecurity risks.” She argues that “granting DOGE access to such data could compromise personal information and national security.”

In response to Judge Engelmayer’s ruling, both Musk and Trump have called for his impeachment. Musk, who was handpicked by Trump to lead the charge on government efficiency, took to social media, stating, “A corrupt judge protecting corruption. He needs to be impeached NOW!”

Calls for impeachment are significant, yet the process is not simple. Impeaching a judge in the United States is a rare and complicated affair. It generally begins in the House of Representatives, where articles of impeachment must be introduced and supported by evidence of misconduct. A committee then investigates the allegations, and if enough grounds are found, formal charges are drafted.

Once the House approves the impeachment, the case moves to the Senate, where a two-thirds majority vote is required to remove the judge from office.

The Trump administration’s battle with the judiciary highlights a broader ideological clash over the separation of powers in the U.S. government. Critics of the administration, particularly many Democrats, argue that the president’s attempts to bypass judicial oversight threaten the foundations of American democracy.

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) called the situation “the most serious constitutional crisis the country has faced since Watergate,” warning that judicial overreach could undermine democratic principles.

Conversely, many Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and Representative Jim Jordan, view judicial interference as an overstep. Vance, tweeted, “If a judge tried to tell a general how to conduct a military operation, that would be illegal. Judges aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power.” These sentiments reflect the increasing frustration with judicial power and the belief that it obstructs the president’s mandate from the American people.

The ongoing debate over judicial authority is not new. Throughout history, the judiciary has faced accusations of bias and corruption. In Santa Clara California for example, allegations of misconduct have dogged several prominent figures in the area, including Judge Aaron Persky. Persky’s controversial ruling in the Brock Turner case—where the Stanford student received a light sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman—led to his historic recall in 2018.

However, Santa Clara County’s judicial indiscretions didn’t end there.