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Trump's REVENGE: Top DOJ post goes to legal newbie as dept targets political foes
MSNBCยท2025-09-23 23:22

Political and Legal Concerns - The appointment of a personal lawyer with no prosecutorial experience to a top DOJ post raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and politically motivated investigations [1] - The rush to investigate former FBI director James Comey due to the statute of limitations expiring in 8 days raises concerns about the thoroughness and fairness of the investigation [2] - The executive order declaring Antifa a terrorist organization, despite federal law enforcement characterizing it as an ideology, is seen as an attempt to stifle political dissent and create an atmosphere of fear [3][9] - The Supreme Court's decisions allowing Trump to fire the FTC commissioner are viewed as enabling presidential overreach and undermining legal precedent [4][5] - The Supreme Court's perceived favoritism towards the former president is highlighted by its differing treatment of cases involving the former and current presidents [16] Supreme Court and its Impact - The Supreme Court's 16-case winning streak for the Trump administration raises concerns about its impartiality and potential ideological compromise [12][13] - The court is accused of enabling the former president to act in violation of congressional statutes while hindering the current president's ability to exercise congressionally granted authority [16] - Public education and democracy reform, including limiting the Supreme Court's jurisdiction, imposing term limits, and expanding its size, are proposed as solutions to address concerns about the court's power [20][21]