GOP Chairman Calls Trump Out

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the 91-year-old conservative icon and current chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is drawing a hard line on the growing debate over rogue federal judges who are halting President Trump’s pro-America agenda from the bench.

Grassley Pushes Back on Judge Impeachment—but Not on Reform

In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Grassley pushed back on calls from President Trump and conservative lawmakers to impeach federal judges who block immigration enforcement and other White House directives.

“You can’t impeach a judge just because you disagree with their opinion,” Grassley said. “We’re a legislative body, and we need to act like it.”

At the same time, Grassley is taking bold legislative steps to prevent liberal activist judges from derailing national policies through the use of nationwide injunctions—a tool that has been weaponized to stall critical reforms.

The Fight Against Nationwide Judicial Overreach

Grassley is spearheading new legislation to restrict federal district judges from issuing rulings that apply beyond their jurisdictions. He’s planning a major Senate hearing on April 2 to explore legal solutions to what he calls a “bipartisan problem” of judicial overreach.

This move comes just weeks after President Trump slammed Judge James Boasberg, an Obama-appointed judge from the U.S. District Court for D.C., who blocked the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members. Trump called him a:

“Radical Left Lunatic of a Judge… a troublemaker and agitator.”

House Republicans Back Trump with Articles of Impeachment

In response, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) introduced articles of impeachment against Judge Boasberg, accusing him of abuse of power. So far, 22 House Republicans have signed on as cosponsors, showing strong grassroots momentum.

Still, Grassley believes the better approach is to legally limit judicial power, not just remove judges.

“In most cases, an injunction should only apply to the parties in that case and within that judicial district,” he told local press this week.

Grassley: Judges Are Not Policymakers

At the heart of the issue is a principle conservatives have long held dear: judges are meant to interpret the law, not make it.

“Judges should not be policymakers,” Grassley said bluntly. “That’s the role of Congress and the President—not the bench.”

As federal courts continue to inject themselves into critical national issues, Grassley’s leadership could be a turning point in restoring balance, accountability, and constitutional order.