Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized what she termed as an overreach by district court judges, claiming they are hindering President Trump's executive authority. She argues that these judges, predominantly in liberal districts, are acting as activists rather than impartial interpreters of the law. Leavitt pointed to at least a dozen injunctions issued against the administration in just two weeks, often, she claims, lacking substantial justification. She views this as a continuation of politically motivated attacks against the President.

This statement comes as the Trump administration faces over 50 lawsuits challenging executive orders and other policy directives. Leavitt accused certain media outlets of exaggerating the situation and creating a false narrative of a constitutional crisis. She emphasized that the President received a significant mandate from 77 million voters and that these injunctions undermine the democratic process. The White House maintains that they will respect the legal process but will pursue all available legal avenues to reverse these injunctions and implement the President's agenda.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a briefing. (AP/Evan Vucci)

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office. (AP/Alex Brandon)

Protesters voice their dissent against President Donald Trump and his administration's initiatives. (Chris Dorst/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP)