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Musk calls for impeachment of judge who blocked DOGE access to Treasury payment systems
A corrupt judge protecting corruption
What he said or did
After US District Judge Paul Engelmayer temporarily barred DOGE staff from Treasury payment systems, Musk called him A corrupt judge protecting corruption
who needs to be impeached NOW!
Background
The order came in a suit by 19 state attorneys general. Musk also shared a follower's post suggesting DOGE defy the order (CNBC).
Official response
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said What's shady is a tech billionaire breaking the law to try to steal millions of Americans' sensitive data
(CNBC). On 18 March 2025 Chief Justice John Roberts said impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision
; CNN noted Musk was among the Trump allies who had called for impeaching judges.
Sources
- CNBC (via NBC Washington)9 Feb 2025
- CNN (via KTVZ)18 Mar 2025
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