United States President Donald Trump used a rally in Warren, Michigan, to criticize what he described as a growing judicial overreach, warning supporters about judges he claims are trying to strip away presidential powers. Trump accused a small group of "communist radicals" of obstructing law enforcement and undermining the authority of the presidency to protect the nation.

“They’re trying to take away powers that belong to the president of the United States,” Trump said. He called on the Supreme Court to intervene and correct what he labeled a “growing problem” that threatens the executive branch’s ability to uphold national security and law and order.

The remarks were part of a broader campaign-style address where Trump reiterated familiar themes of resistance to federal authority and the need to confront what he characterizes as entrenched opposition within the judicial system. His criticism highlighted the tensions between his administration and elements of the legal system that have challenged or halted aspects of his policy agenda.

Amid the serious tone, Trump shifted briefly to humor, joking about how close he came to being jailed. “We could’ve been calling you from the other side of the bar, saying, ‘Hey fellas, how about a little protest?’” he said, drawing laughter and applause from the crowd. He credited judges whom he said helped prevent such an outcome, praising those he believes remain loyal to constitutional principles.

The rally underscored Trump’s continued combative approach toward the judiciary and his effort to frame legal pushback as politically motivated sabotage. His remarks appeared aimed at mobilizing his base and pressuring the Supreme Court to act as a counterweight to what he sees as activist lower courts.

As Trump’s second term advances, judicial challenges remain a central narrative in his speeches. His comments in Michigan signal that opposition from within the legal system will likely continue to be a key theme in his political messaging moving forward.