A high-ranking U.S. Department of Homeland Security official, James Percival, responds to media criticism and questions raised about his “Worst of the Worst, District Judge Edition” posts on X. Percival, who serves as DHS general counsel, argues that the media’s reaction is “absolute absurdity,” according to reporting from New York Post and Fox News. Fox News says a reporter asked whether the series could increase risks of threats related to the identification or criticism of judges Percival describes as “activist.” In both accounts, Percival’s response centers on rejecting the characterization that his posts pose harm and on criticizing what he calls the media’s framing of the issue. While the outlets differ in wording and emphasis, they agree that Percival’s comments are directed at the press following public discussion about potential safety concerns tied to his list-style series. The reports also agree that the posts are presented as a targeted critique of specific federal district judges rather than a broader policy dispute.