Concerns Explode After Rogue Obama Judge’s Appointment To Bolton Case

A federal judge once accused of waging war on Trump-era policies has been tapped to oversee former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s high-profile criminal case — and conservatives are furious.

Judge Theodore D. Chuang, appointed by Barack Obama, has a long record of rulings that rubbed conservatives the wrong way. Now, he’s been assigned to the Bolton case, where the former national security chief faces 18 total counts for allegedly mishandling classified information through a personal email account potentially compromised by foreign hackers.

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) blasted the move on X, calling out Chuang’s political history and left-leaning track record.

“Judge Ted Chuang, an Obama-appointed anti-Trump judge, has been assigned the case against John Bolton,” Ogles wrote. “He already ruled against Elon Musk and DOGE, and against President Trump when he righteously implemented the travel ban.”

“I filed Articles of Impeachment on this judicial hack MONTHS ago,” Ogles continued. “This is not good.”

Chuang first drew national attention when he blocked President Trump’s travel ban, a decision that infuriated conservatives and made him a hero among progressives. He later struck down Trump’s rule requiring in-person consultations before chemical abortions — framing his ruling as protecting women’s rights during the pandemic. Critics saw it as judicial activism in disguise.

Before joining the federal bench, Chuang was deeply involved in Democratic Party circles, including leadership and fundraising roles — a résumé that has only heightened suspicions among Republicans that his rulings are guided by ideology rather than law.

Bolton’s charges come amid renewed scrutiny over classified materials and national security protocols. His indictment, paired with Chuang’s assignment, has some conservatives warning that justice could once again be politicized under a judge who has a record of clashing with Trump-world figures.

For Ogles and others, this is about more than just one case — it’s about what they call a pattern of unelected judges undermining executive power and steering national policy from the bench.

As the Bolton case unfolds, Judge Chuang’s every move will be watched closely.

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