Trump has responded to a federal district court judge’s blocking the deportation of hundreds of Tren de Aragua gang members in the United States illegally, by transferring them directly to the judge’s houses.

“These judges, they’re the best, folks, nobody respects judges more than me,” Trump began, pausing to squint into the distance like he was picturing a golden statue of himself in a black robe. “But they keep saying, ‘Oh, you can’t deport these wonderful Tren de Aragua fellas, they have rights!’ Okay, fine. If they love ‘em so much, let ‘em live with ‘em! We’ll drop ‘em off right in their snooty neighborhoods. They can have Tren de Aragua running their HOA meetings!”

The crowd exploded in a mix of cheers and confused laughter, as if unsure whether Trump was joking or if they’d just witnessed the birth of the most chaotic reality TV pilot ever pitched. Legal scholars, meanwhile, choked on their morning espresso. Within hours, CNN and Fox News panels were overrun with experts debating whether this was a “gross abuse of power” or “the ultimate flex,” while one brave soul on X dared to ask, “Wait, can he even do that?”

Undeterred by pesky things like logistics or the Constitution, Trump took to Truth Social to elaborate, posting a Photoshopped image of himself in a sheriff’s hat, lassoing a gang member labeled “Crime” while a cartoon judge in a powdered wig sobs into a gavel. “Judges want to play games? I’ve got the best games! We’ll see how they like these guys as neighbors! Maybe they’ll start a book club!” the caption read, followed by 72 American flag emojis and a GIF of a bald eagle doing a backflip while holding a cheeseburger.

The specifics of Trump’s plan are, predictably, a hot mess. Deportation typically involves sending people back to their country of origin—Venezuela, in this case—not to Judge Linda’s gated community in Bethesda. When a reporter at the rally asked how this would work, Trump waved off the question with the confidence of a man who’s never had to parallel park a deportation bus. “We’ve got the best people on it, believe me. The best vans! They’ll have AC, maybe some salsa music for the ride. The judges will love it—they can host a barbecue!”

Immigration advocates were quick to point out the gaping holes in this fever dream. “This isn’t just impractical, it’s unhinged,” said Carla Rodriguez, director of the Open Borders Alliance. “First off, Tren de Aragua members aren’t sitting around waiting for a government Uber to drop them off at a judge’s house. Second, deportation doesn’t mean ‘relocation to suburbia.’ And third, this is clearly a stunt to intimidate the judiciary. Also, has he considered the zoning laws?”

Trump’s base, however, is eating it up like it’s a double scoop of Rocky Road at a MAGA ice cream social. At a diner in rural Pennsylvania, one supporter in a “Keep America Great” cap told us between bites of a bacon cheeseburger, “It’s genius! These judges think they can just block Trump with their fancy gavels and Latin words. Let ‘em deal with the consequences for once!” When we asked if he thought the plan was legal, he shrugged. “Legal-schmegal. Trump’s got this. He’ll probably send ‘em with a welcome mat as a gag gift.”

Legal experts aren’t so sure. Professor Harold Stein of Yale Law called the idea “a constitutional crisis wrapped in a revenge fantasy, sprinkled with a side of absurdity.” He explained, “The judiciary’s role is to interpret the law, not to be targeted by executive spite. If this were to happen, it’d be a blatant violation of the separation of powers—not to mention a logistical nightmare. What’s the protocol here? Do the gang members get a goodie bag with the judge’s Wi-Fi password?”

Meanwhile, the judges in question are reportedly beefing up security faster than you can say “injunction.” Sources say one federal judge in California has installed a panic room stocked with gavels and emergency robes, while another in New York is rumored to have hired a private security firm called “JudicialShield,” which promises “protection from presidential pettiness.” A third judge was allegedly spotted at Home Depot, muttering about electrified fences and “Tren-proofing” his rose garden.

Not one to shy away from spectacle, Trump has reportedly already ordered a fleet of shiny black vans emblazoned with “TRUMP DEPORTATION SQUAD” in neon orange letters, because of course he has. Sources close to the president claim he’s also toying with a reality TV spin-off, where viewers can vote on which judge gets “surprised” with their new neighbors first. “It’ll be huge, bigger than The Apprentice,” Trump allegedly told his team. “We’ll call it Deportation Drop-Off: Judge’s Edition. Tremendous ratings!”

As the nation braces for the inevitable flurry of lawsuits, countersuits, and probably a few motions to ban Trump from watching The Purge movies, one thing is clear: this latest stunt is less about policy and more about pure, unfiltered chaos. Whether it’s a masterstroke of political theater or just a tantrum with a motorcade, it’s certainly got everyone talking. And if there’s one thing Trump knows how to do, it’s command the spotlight—even if it means turning a courtroom into a circus and a judge’s cul-de-sac into the set of a dystopian sitcom.

We reached out to one of the targeted judges for comment. Through a spokesperson, they declined, but we did hear they’ve started stockpiling ADT security systems, “No Trespassing” signs, and a few cans of mace labeled “For Tren Emergencies Only.” Just in case.

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