President Trump targeted a US judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort, sparking widespread outrage.
According to Maggie Haberman, a CNN political contributor, the attack appears to be linked to the fact that the judge in question was appointed by former President Barack Obama.
Haberman explained that when judges are appointed by one party's president and then take on cases involving another party's politicians or policies, it is seen as a "party politics" appointment. Trump's attacks suggest he perceives this as an attempt to undermine his authority or influence the outcome of a particular case.
In addition, Haberman pointed out that Judge Esther Salas was targeted alongside her husband and son, who are apparently no longer involved in law enforcement work but were still under scrutiny following their father's appointment.
This reaction is seen as part of a larger pattern where Trump has increasingly focused on attacking the judiciary in recent months, raising concerns about his commitment to upholding the rule of law.
The incident highlights the escalating tensions between the US president and the judiciary, as well as the deepening divisions within American society.
According to Maggie Haberman, a CNN political contributor, the attack appears to be linked to the fact that the judge in question was appointed by former President Barack Obama.
Haberman explained that when judges are appointed by one party's president and then take on cases involving another party's politicians or policies, it is seen as a "party politics" appointment. Trump's attacks suggest he perceives this as an attempt to undermine his authority or influence the outcome of a particular case.
In addition, Haberman pointed out that Judge Esther Salas was targeted alongside her husband and son, who are apparently no longer involved in law enforcement work but were still under scrutiny following their father's appointment.
This reaction is seen as part of a larger pattern where Trump has increasingly focused on attacking the judiciary in recent months, raising concerns about his commitment to upholding the rule of law.
The incident highlights the escalating tensions between the US president and the judiciary, as well as the deepening divisions within American society.
. As a parent, you want your child to be safe and respected, no matter who they are or what job they do. And it's not just the family, but the fact that the judge was targeted because of his politics too... that's like attacking someone for doing their job 
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. We need to stand up for our institutions and for the people who are trying to do their jobs without being attacked or intimidated 
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According to CNN, 71% of Americans believe the judiciary should be independent from the executive branch... but Trump's actions suggest he thinks he can just dictate who gets appointed to the bench 
. And did you know that since taking office, Trump has made over 250 public comments about judges and the judiciary? That's a lot of stress for these judges! 
In fact, according to Gallup, the average approval rating for the US Supreme Court is around 56%... but Trump's attacks have likely brought that down 
. Also, interestingly, since Obama's presidency, there has been an increase in partisan appointments to the judiciary... which seems to be what triggered Trump's outburst 
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I mean what's next? He's gonna start attacking judges from California or something like that 
. And the fact that his own team is saying it's about "party politics" appointments just sounds like an excuse to me 
. The rule of law shouldn't be about who's in power, but about doing what's right for everyone. We need more accountability from our leaders, not attacks on the judiciary 
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. It feels like he's trying to intimidate or scare people into doing what he wants.
. It's like, no matter what party someone belongs to, judges are supposed to be impartial and make decisions based on the law, not personal vendettas 
. Newsflash: judges aren't politicians! They're supposed to be above the fray, making tough decisions without fear of retribution or backlash 
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. As a society, we need to stand up against this kind of toxic rhetoric and demand better from our leaders 
. The rule of law matters, folks! 
And the fact that he targeted them along with their husband and son, even though they're no longer involved in law enforcement? That's just low 
Trump's behavior is literally undermining the rule of law, and it's like, we can't let him get away with this 
We need to stand up for our judges and our Constitution, you know? It's like, they're not just impartial, they're the backbone of our justice system 
We need to take a stand against this kind of behavior before it's too late 
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i mean, i get it, ppl have strong opinions but attacking someone's loved ones? that's low. its getting to the point where you dont even wanna watch a trump speech anymore 
(53% from Republicans vs 22% from Democrats). Coincidence? Not so much 
. Trump's approval ratings have been steadily declining, and this incident is likely to be the final nail in his coffin 
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. The data doesn't lie – Trump's rhetoric is having real-world consequences 
. Prediction: all major outlets will have a " balanced" view, ignoring the elephant in the room 
. Judge Salas's case is just another day at the office for our esteemed judges 
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. I think it's time for some serious accountability from our leaders, and fast 
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. And what really gets me is that the judge was appointed by Obama, so now it's all about party politics and power struggles. It's not about doing justice, it's about who's got the upper hand.
anyone who thinks he's above the law needs to take a long hard look in the mirror. his attacks on the judiciary are just another example of how out of touch he is with reality 
it's getting more and more concerning how trump is attacking the rule of law and the very foundations of our democracy. we need someone to step in and calm him down ASAP 
his attacks on the judiciary are already giving me major anxiety, what if this sets a bad precedent for future judges