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Lady Justice swaps blindfold for MAGA hat: Experts slam Bolton revenge raid
MSNBCยท 2025-08-23 01:20
Political Commentary & Legal Analysis - The report suggests the investigation into John Bolton may be retaliatory, stemming from his criticism of Donald Trump after serving in his administration [2] - The analysis draws parallels between investigations targeting Trump's perceived opponents (Adam Schiff, Leticia James) and the offenses Trump himself has faced, highlighting a potential pattern of "prosecutorial projection" [3][4][5] - The report questions the motivations behind the investigation, suggesting it could be a distraction tactic to divert attention from Trump's own legal issues [11] - The report implies a potential bias in the justice system, suggesting it is targeting individuals perceived as enemies by Donald Trump [12][13][14] Document Handling & Classification - The report contrasts the potential scale of any classified documents John Bolton may possess with the large number of classified documents found at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence [6][7] - The report speculates that the investigation into Bolton might focus on notes taken for his book, potentially containing classified information [8] Parallels to Authoritarian Tactics - The report draws a comparison to the case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a Russian oligarch targeted by Putin, suggesting that even if there are factual grounds for the investigation, the underlying intent taints the process [9][10]