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Judge Friedman Blames Trump Rhetoric for Threatening Courts

5/23/2026

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Senior Judge Paul Friedman warned President Donald Trump's vitriolic rhetoric fuels threats to federal judges.
Senior Judge Paul Friedman rebuked President Donald Trump for attacks on judges and refusal to block his executive orders.
Senior Judge Paul Friedman said President Donald Trump praised Judges Aileen Cannon and Matthew Kacsmaryk.
Senior Judge Paul Friedman criticized the Republican-controlled Congress and Supreme Court for enabling President Donald Trump's attacks, noting they erode trust.

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Senior Judge Paul Friedman warned President Donald Trump's vitriolic rhetoric fuels threats to federal judges.
Senior Judge Paul Friedman rebuked President Donald Trump for attacks on judges and refusal to block his executive orders.
Senior Judge Paul Friedman said President Donald Trump praised Judges Aileen Cannon and Matthew Kacsmaryk.
Senior Judge Paul Friedman criticized the Republican-controlled Congress and Supreme Court for enabling President Donald Trump's attacks, noting they erode trust.