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Speaker Johnson Advocates Impeachment of Judges Blocking Trump Agenda

1/22/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) now backs impeaching federal judges who block U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda, naming Judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman as committing 'egregious abuses'.
Johnson acknowledged impeachment is rare and requires substantial evidence but argues Congress should act against judicial overreach.
Democrats and legal experts criticize move, warning it could threaten judicial independence.
No impeachment votes are scheduled; previous resolutions have not advanced in the House.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) now backs impeaching federal judges who block U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda, naming Judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman as committing 'egregious abuses'.
Johnson acknowledged impeachment is rare and requires substantial evidence but argues Congress should act against judicial overreach.
Democrats and legal experts criticize move, warning it could threaten judicial independence.
No impeachment votes are scheduled; previous resolutions have not advanced in the House.