Former Biden spokesman slams Trump’s desire to impeach federal judges
Former White House spokesperson Andrew Bates, now advising a group known as Unlikely Allies, has come out swinging against President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress for their proposed judicial impeachments. Bates, who is working with Unlikely Allies to create cross-partisan support for all Americans, criticized the administration for what he sees as attacks on the Constitution and the freedom of every American.
In a statement to Fox News Digital on behalf of Unlikely Allies, Bates condemned what he called “radical, corrupt attacks on judges” that are endangering the American people. He accused the president and members of his party of colluding to impeach federal judges who stand in the way of the administration breaking the law. Bates also highlighted the president’s call to make dissent illegal, which he believes threatens the First Amendment and the right of Americans to disagree with the administration’s agenda.
Unlikely Allies describes itself as a group of everyday citizens, families, communities, and organizations committed to solving the country’s toughest problems together. The organization aims to create unified, cross-partisan support for the needs and interests of all Americans, focusing on American values and holding the government accountable.
In response to Bates’ statement, the White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly criticized Bates, saying he has no credibility after allegedly lying about President Biden’s cognitive decline. Kelly accused Bates of being a left-wing activist masquerading as a nonpartisan, working to destroy the separation of powers and subvert the will of the American people.
The disagreement between Unlikely Allies and the White House comes amidst ongoing legal battles between the administration and federal judges. Recently, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued an emergency order halting the administration’s deportation flights of illegal immigrants, further fueling tensions between the president and the judiciary.
President Trump responded to Boasberg’s decision by appearing to call for the judge’s impeachment, expressing his frustration with what he perceives as obstructionist judges. Republicans, including Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Darrell Issa, have also raised concerns about federal judges issuing blanket nationwide orders, with Lee working on a bill to address the issue and Issa proposing legislation to prevent such injunctions.
It remains to be seen how the conflict between the administration, federal judges, and congressional Republicans will play out. As the debate over the role of the judiciary in shaping policy continues, the American people are left to navigate a complex political landscape where the balance of power and the rule of law hang in the balance.
