As judges block broad actions, White House says courts causing constitutional crisis

In recent judicial rulings, federal judges have halted various initiatives from President Trump's administration aimed at reforming federal government operations and immigration policies. Critics argue these rulings are evidence of the president exceeding his authority, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis. Conversely, the White House argues that judges are abusing their power, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claiming it is a crisis within the judicial branch rather than the executive. Trump supported this perspective, questioning the legitimacy of judges blocking his agenda under the guise of legal authority.

Leavitt characterized the court rulings as the 'weaponization of justice' against Trump, highlighting increasing tensions between the executive and judicial branches of government.

President Trump stated, 'It seems hard to believe that a judge could say, 'we don't want you to do that.' So maybe we have to look at the judges' in response to rulings against his administration.

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