Summary
JD Vance faced backlash for claiming judges cannot limit executive power after a federal court blocked Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Treasury payment systems.
Critics, including Rep. Daniel Goldman and DNC Vice Chair David Hogg, reminded Vance of the constitutional separation of powers.
Musk called for the judge’s impeachment, labeling him “corrupt.”
Legal experts warned Vance’s stance suggests the administration may ignore unfavorable court rulings, raising concerns about respect for judicial oversight and the rule of law.
His position is going to rapidly transition from ignoring subpoenas to “You and what army?” To “the bar association are traitors” to “we’ll set up an executive branch element with tribunals” and his whole job is to bark these things behind Trump’s leash to make the courts treat the cabinet with kid gloves.