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Comey: DOJ evidence is 'tainted'; violates his rights
MSNBC· 2025-11-11 16:09
With us now, MSNBC justice and intelligence reporter Kendallian and former Manhattan assistant district attorney Rebecca Roy. Ken, what do we know about this meeting. They're in Florida and why these two prosecutors resigned.>> Good morning, Anna. Yeah, this is exclusive reporting from our colleagues Van and Laura. And what they learned was that these two prosecutors were concerned after they were asked to participate in this investigation that's being run by Jason Kenyonz, the US attorney down in Florida, ...
Trump’s ‘Russia Obsession’ driving an investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan
MSNBC· 2025-11-06 23:13
So, the fact of this investigation is not new. It was actually announced by the White House over the summer. Uh, and it was reported that Pam Bondi had initiated it pursuant to a criminal referral from the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.Remember when Gabbard had a news conference and said she had uncovered evidence of a treasonous conspiracy, including President Obama and others. That's what this is partially about. And it's just, I gotta tell you, I'm not sure in my own mind right now whe ...
'He might as well rob Fort Knox and take the gold out’: Reaction to Trump shaking down his own DOJ
MSNBC· 2025-10-21 21:30
Legal & Political Risk - A potential $230 million (USD) demand from Donald Trump to the taxpayers as compensation for investigations by the Department of Justice is under scrutiny [1] - The demand is based on purported violations of Trump's rights, including the FBI and special counsel investigation into Russian election tampering and the search of Mara Lago for classified documents [1] - Ethical concerns arise due to Trump leading the government while demanding money from it, with his own attorney general potentially approving the settlement [2] - The investigations in question led to multiple indictments and guilty pleas, including those of Trump's campaign manager and other close associates [4] - Concerns exist that political appointees within the Department of Justice, who previously served as Trump's counsel, may not be impartial in deciding on the settlement [10][19] Potential Legal Actions - Taxpayer lawsuits could challenge the settlement, arguing that it harms taxpayers and is being decided by conflicted parties [22] - Bar associations could intervene, arguing that the former counsel's duty of loyalty to their prior client creates a conflict of interest [23][24] - A hearing or trial could reveal details of the Russia case and Mara Lago situation, which Trump has previously avoided [16][17] Investigation Context - Special counsel John Durham found no criminal wrongdoing on the part of the investigators [5] - The investigation into Trump's handling of classified information revealed boxes of documents, including nuclear secrets, stored at his private club [5][6] - There is an active investigation into officials who served under former President Barack Obama [13][14]
‘A sham prosecutor’: Trump attorney wildly underqualified to handle Comey prosecution
MSNBC· 2025-09-27 15:55
But we begin this hour with President Trump's retribution tour entering uncharted waters with a stunning indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Comey was charged Thursday with two felony counts making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding just five days after Trump publicly pressured his attorney general on social media to prosecute Comey as well as several other of Trump's perceived enemies including Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Leticia James. And now ...
Following Comey indictment, Trump suggests more political prosecutions could be coming
NBC News· 2025-09-26 23:45
facing accusations he's carrying out a retaliation campaign after a federal grand jury indicted former FBI director James Comey. President Trump today digging in. >> It's about justice really. It's not revenge.You can't let this go on. He's a dirty cop. >> The president also suggesting the Justice Department's work may not be over when asked who's next on his list of targets for prosecution.>> It's not a list, but I think there'll be others. These were corrupt radical left Democrats. There'll be others.Look ...