J.D. Vance Says Trump Can Ignore Judges: Report

J.D. Vance suggested the Trump administration may ignore judicial rulings, raising concerns about a constitutional crisis. In a post on X, Vance argued that judges should not dictate executive decisions, likening judicial oversight of the executive branch to an illegal overreach. He also shared a post by constitutional law professor Adrian Vermeule, reinforcing the idea that judicial interference violates the separation of powers. Elon Musk, who leads Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), signaled support for defying court orders by resharing a post questioning judicial authority, reported RollingStone.com.

Democratic Rep. Daniel Goldman and former Rep. Liz Cheney rebuked Vance, emphasizing the rule of law and the judiciary’s role in checking executive power. Judges have blocked several Trump administration actions, including a temporary restraining order against Musk’s access to sensitive Treasury data, the reinstatement of USAID employees placed on leave, and halting Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. Lawsuits challenging executive orders are mounting, with courts intervening to prevent potentially unconstitutional actions.