Weaponizing the Justice Department
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Meet the Press NOW โ October 16
NBC Newsยท 2025-10-16 22:15
Political and Legal Landscape - The Justice Department is potentially being weaponized against political enemies, raising concerns about the erosion of traditional barriers between the White House and the Justice Department [25][29][38] - The President's public statements could potentially undermine legal actions against those who have been indicted [14][31] - Legal experts anticipate defense attorneys may file motions for vindictive prosecution, given the President's explicit calls for prosecution [32][33] - The President's assertion of being the "chief law enforcement officer" is considered unusual and a breach of established norms [2][6][36][37] Investigations and Indictments - Federal prosecutors are seeking a grand jury indictment against John Bolton, the President's former national security advisor [1][2][3] - New York Attorney General Leticia James and former FBI director James Comey have already been indicted, facing allegations they deny [3][4] - The Wall Street Journal reports the Trump administration plans to overhaul the IRS to enable criminal inquiries into left-leaning groups [7] International Relations and Military Strategy - President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine [1][40] - The US is considering supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, which Russia views as harmful to the peace process and US-Russia relations [40][43] - The Tomahawk missile has a range of 1,500 miles and could potentially strike targets deep within Russia [45] - President Trump warned Hamas that the US will "go in and kill them" if Hamas violates the ceasefire agreement [1][41]