BREAKING: Federal prosecutors won't comply with Trump retribution campaign, MSNBC reporting reveals

Legal and Political Implications - A Trump-loyalist US attorney is struggling to find career prosecutors within her office willing to pursue charges against James Comey, leading to the rare step of recruiting prosecutors from outside [1][5] - Another top prosecutor is resisting pressure to bring charges against New York AG Leticia James, seeing no probable cause for mortgage fraud [3][4] - The actions are viewed by some as a weaponization of the law and an assault on progress, rather than a defense of institutions [20][21][23] - Former DOJ officials have issued an open letter accusing the administration of degrading the DOJ's vital work and assaulting its independence [18][19] Media and Public Perception - Right-wing media's reaction to these events is muted, indicating a loss of confidence and excitement compared to past investigations [12][13] - The indictment of Comey might generate some initial excitement, but the public is not as closely following these developments [13][14] - The public understands outcomes and how law enforcement affects their communities, especially when deployed unfairly [24][25] Potential Repercussions - Pursuing politically motivated cases can backfire and elevate the targets as political martyrs [26] - Prosecutors seem to be acting as if Trump is a lame duck, suggesting they are considering their long-term interests and adherence to the law [17]