• Trump labels federal judges as "monsters" in a Memorial Day message.
• The president accuses Democrats of allowing illegal immigration and harming the country.
• Trump expresses hope for benevolent judges to counteract harmful rulings.

In a provocative Memorial Day message, President Donald Trump attacked federal judges, calling them “monsters” who desire for the United States “to go to hell.” His post on Truth Social included an all-caps rant, in which he also wished a "happy Memorial Day to all," including what he termed the "scum" that has been "trying to destroy our country" over the past four years, according to Newsweek.

Trump's message specifically targeted the Biden administration's handling of immigration, suggesting that 21 million people have illegally entered the U.S., including "criminals and the mentally insane." He claimed that “judges are on a mission to keep murderers, drug dealers, and rapists in our country.” He expressed a desire for the Supreme Court and other compassionate judges to rectify what he sees as dire decisions made by those he denounces as “USA hating judges,” as noted by The Hill and HuffPost.

The tone of Trump's statement drew criticism, particularly given the somber nature of Memorial Day, which typically honors those who have served and sacrificed in the armed forces. Trump's message replaced an earlier, less confrontational version, indicating he may have been aware of its inflammatory potential. Critics see this as part of a broader strategy to galvanize support among his base by attacking immigrants and judicial decisions that oppose his policies, according to HuffPost.

Throughout his post, Trump reinforced his belief that progress is being made under his administration's efforts, claiming that America "will soon be safe and great again." His rhetoric surrounding immigration and justice continues to face challenges from various judicial rulings that highlight due process issues, reflecting ongoing tensions between his administration’s actions and federal court decisions, as reported by The Hill and Newsweek.