A major showdown is brewing between the Trump administration and the judiciary, as Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) has officially introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, an Obama-appointed federal judge who recently blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the U.S. Treasury’s payment system.
Trump Allies Call Ruling a ‘Politically Motivated Power Grab’
Judge Engelmayer issued a temporary restraining order preventing DOGE from overseeing Treasury transactions, a move that Trump allies call blatant judicial interference. The ruling effectively handcuffs the administration’s ability to carry out its government efficiency reforms, which have already cut billions in wasteful spending.
Rep. Crane’s impeachment resolution accuses the judge of abusing his authority, claiming his ruling was driven by political bias against Trump and an attempt to sabotage the administration’s push for transparency and accountability in government spending.
“This is a clear case of judicial activism. Unelected judges should not be deciding how the executive branch manages taxpayer dollars,” Crane stated.
The impeachment push has gained traction among conservatives, who argue that Democrat-appointed judges have repeatedly obstructed Trump’s reforms while protecting deep-state bureaucrats who oppose government efficiency measures.
Elon Musk Slams ‘Corrupt Judge Protecting Corruption’
DOGE’s leader, Elon Musk, has been outspoken in his criticism of the judiciary’s interference, warning that judges who protect bloated bureaucracy instead of upholding the Constitution should be held accountable.
“A corrupt judge protecting corruption,” Musk wrote on social media. “The American people elected Trump to clean up Washington. This judge is trying to stop that from happening.”
Musk’s remarks highlight growing frustration with judicial overreach, as Trump’s administration has faced multiple legal roadblocks from judges appointed by previous Democratic administrations.
Impeachment Effort Faces Uphill Battle in the Senate
For Judge Engelmayer to be removed from the bench, the impeachment effort must clear the House with a simple majority before securing a two-thirds vote in the Senate—a steep challenge given the current political landscape.
Despite this, Republicans see the move as a necessary stand against judicial overreach, and impeachment supporters argue that failing to act now will only embolden activist judges to continue blocking Trump’s reforms.
Judicial Battle Marks Another Front in Trump’s War Against the Deep State
This high-stakes impeachment battle is just the latest in a series of clashes between Trump and the entrenched D.C. bureaucracy. With Republicans rallying around Trump’s mission to drain the swamp, the fight over judicial interference and executive authority is shaping up to be one of the defining battles of his second term.