Outgoing Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., scolded two federal judges on Tuesday who decided not to retire after President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory last month, The Hill reported.

U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn of western North Carolina went back on a 2022 announcement that he would assume part-time status this coming year. Cogburn’s decision followed that of U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley of Ohio, who also changed his mind about taking a senior status role on the court following Trump’s victory.

Marbley was appointed by former President Bill Clinton. Cogburn was appointed by former President Barack Obama.

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