Vance created a social media frenzy on Sunday for supporting Trump’s executive authority.

Judges across the country have been actively blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda since he took office in January, sparking a fierce debate over the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches. Vice President JD Vance ignited a social media storm on Sunday with his assertion of support for Trump’s executive authority, stating that judges should not be allowed to control the legitimate power of the executive branch.

Vance’s comments came in response to a recent ruling that blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing personal data. Additionally, judges in New Hampshire, Seattle, and Maryland have blocked Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, while New York Attorney General Leitita James advised hospitals to ignore Trump’s executive order on sex change procedures for minors.

Democrats were quick to criticize Vance’s remarks, labeling them as “tyranny” and “lawlessness.” Illinois Gov. JV Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, accused the Trump administration of intending to break the law. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also weighed in, emphasizing that decisions about what is legal and illegal should be made by the courts, not the Vice President.

Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney and Democratic Party leader David Hogg both condemned Vance’s comments, with Hogg accusing the executive branch of attempting to consolidate power. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy labeled Vance’s remarks as the crux of a current “constitutional crisis,” while Senator Adam Schiff warned that ignoring court decisions could lead to lawlessness.

Conservative columnist Kurt Schlichter defended Vance, while Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld agreed with Vance’s assertion that judges cannot constitutionally interfere in certain executive powers. The debate on social media continued, with some users pointing out the irony of the attacks on Vance and his supporters.

Ultimately, the clash between the executive and judicial branches underscores the ongoing struggle for power and influence in American politics. As the debate rages on, it is clear that the issue of checks and balances will continue to shape the political landscape for years to come.