Trump Demands Removal of Judge Boasberg from Cases

President claims judge exhibits bias against GOP and his administration

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:03pm

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President Donald Trump has blasted federal Judge James Boasberg, accusing him of exhibiting bias against the GOP and his administration. Trump asserted that Boasberg should be removed from all cases pertaining to him and his people, claiming the judge has displayed "open, flagrant, and extreme partisan bias and contempt against Republicans and the Trump Administration."

Why it matters

This dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between the executive and judicial branches, with the president accusing a judge of political bias. It raises questions about the independence of the judiciary and the appropriate boundaries between the branches of government.

The details

In a Truth Social post, Trump described Boasberg as "a Wacky, Nasty, Crooked, and totally Out of Control Judge" who suffers from "the highest level of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)." Trump cited Boasberg's rulings in cases related to his administration, claiming the judge has acted with "little to do with the Law, and everything to do with Politics." The president called for Boasberg to be removed from all cases pertaining to him and his people, and for the judge to "suffer serious disciplinary action."

  • On March 16, 2026, President Trump made the accusations against Judge Boasberg in a Truth Social post.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has repeatedly criticized Judge Boasberg and called for his removal from cases related to Trump's administration.

Judge James Boasberg

The chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, whom Trump has accused of exhibiting bias against the GOP and Trump's administration.

Jerome Powell

The chair of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, whose case Boasberg ruled on and which Trump referenced in his criticism of the judge.

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What they’re saying

“In case after case, Boasberg has displayed open, flagrant, and extreme partisan bias and contempt against Republicans and the Trump Administration.”

— Donald Trump

“To preserve the integrity of the Judiciary, he should be removed from all cases pertaining to us, and suffer serious disciplinary action, as should numerous other Corrupt Judges that, unfortunately, our Country has had to endure!”

— Donald Trump

What’s next

It is unclear if any formal action will be taken to remove Judge Boasberg from cases involving Trump or his administration. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between the executive and judicial branches, and it remains to be seen how it will be resolved.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of an independent judiciary and the need to maintain clear boundaries between the branches of government, even in the face of political pressure. It raises questions about the appropriate role of the president in criticizing and seeking to influence the judicial process.