Elon Musk weighed in on the news, writing, “No kidding. Yet another corrupt judge.” Bad Kitty continued, ” Hope for Children, ran by the judges wife, has been funded by USAID long term. I’m not saying it’s wrong, because the NGO does good things. And I hope the funding stays. But, this judge John Bates has no business being involved in these lawfare cases. It’s a conflict of interest.”
The American Tribune reported on another instance in which Musk called for another “corrupt judge” to be impeached following a U.S. Treasury ruling. Musk slammed U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer following an order against DOGE gaining access to the U.S. Treasury Department from accessing payment systems and other data.
Musk took to X, writing, “A corrupt judge protecting corruption. He needs to be impeached NOW!” Musk’s remarks came in reaction to a post from conservative commentator Glenn Beck, who opined on the situation. Beck said, “Let me see if I have this right. The Treasury Secretary CANNOT access any data from the treasury? Wow. Who is afraid the secrets are coming out. This judge was not elected nor was he given the mandate by the people. Enough is enough. WE THE PEOPLE demand transparency. IT IS OUR MONEY, NOT YOURS.”
Conservative commentator Amuse also weighed in writing, “In an egregious and unconstitutional assault on executive authority, Judge Paul Engelmayer has unilaterally forbidden all of Trump’s political appointees—including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—from accessing Treasury Department data.”
