Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump lashed out at District Judge James Boasberg, accusing him of overstepping his authority and attempting to undermine the powers of the presidency. The comments came after Boasberg issued a temporary injunction blocking the administration’s effort to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua under the Alien Enemies Act.

In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump labeled Boasberg as a “local, unknown judge” and a “grandstander” who is allegedly seeking media attention through what Trump called “ridiculous” legal rulings. The president suggested that Boasberg is actively trying to “usurp” presidential powers by interfering with national immigration policy.

Last week’s court ruling temporarily halted deportations of individuals associated with Tren de Aragua, a group flagged by federal authorities as a violent transnational criminal organization. Trump had invoked the rarely used Alien Enemies Act to authorize the immediate removal of its members from U.S. soil, citing national security concerns.

Judge Boasberg’s decision to block the move drew intense backlash from Trump, who has repeatedly argued that executive power must include swift action in matters of immigration and national safety. According to Trump, the judicial intervention disrupts his ability to protect American citizens from criminal threats.

“This is a blatant attempt to seize presidential authority through judicial activism,” Trump claimed. He reiterated that his administration’s actions are legal and necessary, especially when dealing with dangerous criminal elements operating within the country.

The clash marks yet another flashpoint in the ongoing tension between Trump’s presidency and segments of the judiciary. As immigration continues to dominate national discourse, Trump’s latest accusations add fuel to an already charged political and legal debate over the limits of executive action and judicial oversight.