Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Support for Judicial Impeachments

The billionaire's donations and public advocacy for removing judges opposing Trump policies have intensified concerns over judicial independence and constitutional integrity.

Elon Musk has donated the maximum legal amount to seven Republican lawmakers supporting judicial impeachments, including Reps. Lauren Boebert and Brandon Gill, and Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Musk has publicly called for the impeachment of judges opposing Trump administration policies, describing their actions as a 'judicial coup' and accusing them of overreach.
The Trump administration continues to defy Judge James Boasberg's order to halt deportation flights, raising fears of a constitutional crisis.
Chief Justice John Roberts and some Republican lawmakers have criticized the impeachment push, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and established appellate review processes.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan plans hearings on judicial rulings and is exploring legislative measures to limit judicial authority, reflecting growing tensions between branches of government.