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Fmr. CIA Director John Brennan urges fellow Americans to 'speak up' against 'abuses of power'
MSNBC· 2025-10-11 14:15
Well, what did you do. Why why why are you on that list. Why is he so irked at you.I >> I think I have gotten under his skin over the last number of years because I have been outspoken as far as criticizing his abuses of power. I know my my photo is up there and my name is one of the ones that is out, but I really do believe it's an obligation on my part as well as other Americans to speak out and speak up when they see wrongdoing, when they see abuses of power. And you know, this is not a normal time.This ...
BREAKING: NY AG Leticia James INDICTED by Trump DOJ
MSNBC· 2025-10-09 21:20
Legal & Political Analysis - The indictment of Leticia James is viewed by some as politically motivated, resembling a tit-for-tat response, but facts and due process differ significantly from the case she brought against Donald Trump [1] - Career officials and Trump appointees initially did not find sufficient evidence to justify the case against Leticia James [1][4] - The speed of the grand jury's decision, reaching a verdict on its first day, is unusual [1] - The Eastern District of Virginia prosecutors felt pressured to bring the case, with some resigning due to ethical concerns [1] - The case against Leticia James is considered weak, with concerns that it doesn't meet the minimum evidentiary standards for conviction [1][3] Department of Justice & Political Influence - The Department of Justice is being exploited and manipulated, with an Attorney General willing to do the bidding of the administration [9] - There is a concern that the current administration is engaging in autocratic and authoritarian efforts, targeting critics and those not on the "Trump team" [10] - The legacy of the Eastern District of Virginia office, known for rigorous terrorism prosecutions, is being tainted by politically motivated prosecutions [1] - The Department of Justice's manual advises against bringing cases based on pettiness, political goals, or animosity [2]