'Abuse of legal process': Rep Jamie Raskin blasts Trump DOJ's retribution campaign

Justice Department & Legal Process - The Justice Department under the Trump administration is perceived as re-engineered to serve the president's purposes, leading to concerns about loyalty overriding the law [1] - There are allegations of vindictive and selective prosecution with confected charges, raising concerns about abuse of legal process [1] - The Justice Department is experiencing a hemorrhaging of staff and morale due to the perceived appointment of unqualified individuals and the dismissal of senior prosecutors [6] FBI Leadership & Conduct - An assessment by retired and active FBI agents describes Director Cash Patel's leadership as a rudderless ship [2][3] - Director Patel's behavior, such as the jacket incident, is seen as cosplaying a law enforcement leader rather than acting as one [4] Military Actions & Legality - The military project of attacking alleged drug boats lacks congressional authorization, raising questions about its legality [10][11] - The concept of "fog of war" is viewed as a distraction from potential violations of the laws of war and possible murder on the high seas [8][12] Congressional Oversight & Accountability - Congress possesses the power of the purse, impeachment, and legislative oversight to address lawlessness and criminality within the Executive Branch [15][16][17][18] - Congress has the authority to control the budget of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Department [16]