Experts Sound Alarm After Musk, Vance Float Ignoring Judges <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2295799?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431a-87d3-d121d8acafcf&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2025-02-11&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0> By Jack Karp Attorneys and constitutional experts say the warning lights "are blinking red" after Vice President JD Vance and Trump confidante Elon Musk took to social media to attack the independence of the judiciary over the weekend. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2295799?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431a-87d3-d121d8acafcf&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2025-02-11&read_more=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/2295799?nl_pk=87c9365b-e736-431a-87d3-d121d8acafcf&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legalethics&utm_content=2025-02-11&read_later=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0> -- WATCH: Vice President JD Vance torches European leaders at the Munich Security Conference, stressing Europe must "step up" in managing its own security. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19yJnzeguV/ What about the Deputy? -- https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18sp971Ch1/ 🚨 BREAKING: Trump Responds to Unelected Judge Taking Control Over Executive Branch What Happened: • President Trump has issued a sharp response to the unelected district court judge who has assumed control over the executive branch, undermining the president’s authority. • Trump stated, “When a president can’t look for fraud, waste, and abuse, we don’t have a country anymore,” calling out the unprecedented overreach of the judiciary in matters that should be handled by the executive branch. • The decision, which bypasses constitutional separation of powers, has ignited debates over judicial activism and the potential erosion of executive authority. The Positives: • Trump’s statement draws attention to the need for executive oversight to combat corruption and inefficiencies within the government. • The response could galvanize public support for presidential powers and the importance of checks and balances in the system. • This controversy may highlight the issue of judicial overreach and inspire efforts to rein in the judiciary. The Concerns: • Critics argue that Trump’s response reflects an authoritarian tendency to bypass constitutional checks on power. • The growing tension between the executive and judicial branches could create a constitutional crisis, further deepening political polarization. • If left unchecked, this could set a dangerous precedent where judges assume too much power, undermining the separation of powers. Shred’s Take: “Trump is calling out the abuse of power that could undermine the very structure of our government. He’s right: Without the ability to root out corruption, the system collapses. But this fight is about more than just Trump—it’s about the future of America’s constitutional framework.” This clash between branches of government is one to watch—will it lead to reform, or a full-on power struggle? Stay tuned.