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March 28, 2025

"We Can Eliminate an Entire District Court": Mike Johnson Escalates Attack on Courts That Defy Trump
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On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson escalated Republican attacks on
judges and the court system, telling reporters Congress could attempt to
"eliminate" federal courts it disagrees with.

Speaker Mike Johnson: "We do have authority over the federal courts, as
you know. We can - we can eliminate an entire district court. We have
power - funding over the courts and all these other things."



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