Trump Blasts 'Highly Conflicted' Obama-Nominated Judge Assigned to Signal Chat Lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Thursday to launch a fiery critique against Judge James Boasberg, who has been assigned a lawsuit targeting several Trump administration officials and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Trump’s outburst is as dramatic as it gets, complete with accusations of bias, corruption, and what he called a "rigged system."

Boasberg, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, has previously presided over cases involving Trump, including one centered on the deportation of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act. The judge’s latest assignment pertains to a lawsuit filed by the self-described watchdog group American Oversight, which alleges mishandling of federal records through unauthorized use of Signal for sensitive national security discussions.

Trump didn’t hold back in his critique, claiming, "How disgraceful is it that ‘Judge’ James Boasberg has just been given a fourth 'Trump Case,' something which is, statistically, IMPOSSIBLE. There is no way for a Republican, especially a TRUMP REPUBLICAN, to win before him." He further alleged that Boasberg suffers from "Massive Trump Derangement Syndrome" and cited "disqualifying family conflicts." Honestly, it feels like Trump’s playbook here is less about legal nuance and more about scorched-earth rhetoric.

As Chief Judge of the D.C. District Court, Boasberg has taken on multiple cases involving Trump, a fact that the former president claims is part of a rigged system. Trump questioned whether judges are still assigned randomly, or if there’s a sinister plot to stack the deck against him. "Our Nation’s Courts are broken," Trump declared, singling out D.C. and New York as the epicenters of judicial corruption and radicalism. He called for an immediate investigation into what he described as a "rigged system"—a demand that, let’s face it, feels more like a rally cry than a legal argument.

The lawsuit in question names high-profile Trump-era officials, including former Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and former Secretary of State Marco Rubio among others. At its core, the suit seeks to prevent the alleged destruction of federal records and compel compliance with preservation laws.

This isn’t the first time Trump has tangled with Judge Boasberg. Earlier this month, Trump called for Boasberg’s impeachment, labeling him a "Radical Left Lunatic of a Judge." In his most recent post, Trump doubled down, declaring, "This judge, like many of the Crooked Judges I am forced to appear before, should be IMPEACHED!!!" It’s clear Trump isn’t interested in mincing words—he’s wielding them like a sledgehammer.

American Oversight, the plaintiff in the case, stated its aim is to hold officials accountable for using unauthorized platforms like Signal for sensitive communications. Their lawsuit alleges these actions breach legal obligations to preserve federal records tied to national security decision-making.

While Trump’s accusations of a biased judiciary are nothing new, the drama surrounding this case highlights the deepening divisions in American politics. Whether this is judicial overreach or just another chapter in Trump’s ongoing battle against the legal system depends on who you ask. One thing’s for certain—Trump isn’t backing down, and neither are his critics.