President Donald Trump is calling for a full investigation into what he described as a “rigged and broken” judicial system, after yet another politically sensitive case involving his administration was handed to Judge James Boasberg, an Obama-appointed judge with a long record of ruling against Trump policies.
The case in question centers around a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s use of Signal—an encrypted messaging app—by senior officials during military operations in Yemen. The controversy was sparked when a journalist was accidentally added to a private group chat, revealing internal communications that critics claim should have been archived under federal records laws.
Trump, in a fiery statement, slammed the judge’s assignment as a statistical impossibility, pointing out that Boasberg has now been assigned to four separate cases involving his administration.
“How disgraceful is it that ‘Judge’ James Boasberg has just been given a fourth Trump case—statistically, IMPOSSIBLE,” Trump said. “Our Nation’s Courts are broken, with New York and D.C. being the most preeminent of all in their corruption and radicalism.”
A History of Conflict
Judge Boasberg has previously clashed with the Trump administration, including a controversial decision to block the deportation of violent Venezuelan gang members using the Alien Enemies Act. That ruling directly undermined Trump’s effort to remove suspected members of the Tren de Aragua, a brutal transnational criminal gang.
The move sparked outrage from GOP lawmakers, with some calling for Boasberg’s impeachment, accusing him of obstructing national security and undermining the executive branch’s constitutional authority.
Calls for Action in Congress
In response to the latest judicial assignment, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced he would hold hearings to investigate judicial case assignment practices and explore reforms to prevent partisan judges from being repeatedly funneled into cases involving the same political figures.
“This isn’t justice—it’s manipulation,” Grassley said. “The American people need to trust that our courts are neutral, not partisan weapons used to target one side.”
Wider Implications
The Signal case is being framed by the Left as a potential breach of records-keeping laws. But Trump allies argue the timing and targeting are no coincidence, pointing to the broader pattern of judicial activism aimed at undermining Trump’s presidency and legacy.
“This is lawfare, plain and simple,” one senior Trump aide said. “They’re using the courts to punish policy, not enforce the law.”
Bottom Line
President Trump’s call for accountability is resonating with millions of Americans who see a justice system that has been weaponized against conservative leadership. With yet another Trump-related case landing on the docket of a deeply biased judge, the battle over judicial integrity and fair process is far from over. As Trump put it, “This fight isn’t just about me—it’s about saving our country from a corrupt system.”