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Right-wing media figures are lambasting John Roberts for rebuking Trump’s calls to impeach judges who rule against him

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Right-wing media figures are attacking Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for his statement rebuking President Donald Trump’s demand to impeach judges who rule against his executive orders. Media figures are claiming that Roberts is overstepping his authority, defending Trump’s call to impeach judges, and even calling for the impeachment of Roberts.

Such attacks follow a pattern in which right-wing media personalities have lashed out at the judiciary for ruling against Trump and his administration’s policies.

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