Without directly stating his name, Trump called for Boasberg’s impeachment, prompting Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to release a rare statement condemning calls for judges to be impeached solely based on disagreements with decisions.
But Roberts’s condemnation of Trump’s impeachment calls has not deterred Trump supporters from attacking Boasberg or his family members with unsubstantiated claims.
So who is Boasberg? And how has his past led him to the precarious position where Trump and his allies want him impeached?
Who is James Boasberg?
Boasberg has served as chief judge on the District Court since March 17, 2023. He was appointed by President Barack Obama to the court in 2011, receiving unanimous approval from the Senate.
He is a 1990 graduate of Yale Law School and a 1985…
