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 'Abuse of legal process': Rep Jamie Raskin blasts Trump DOJ's retribution campaign
MSNBC· 2025-12-03 01:50
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]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-08 00:21
RT Morgan Ariel (@itsmorganariel)We now have confirmation that Charlie Kirk was withdrawing his support for Israel 48 hours before he was publicly executed in broad daylight for the world to see.It has taken TPUSA representatives almost a month to disclose this information after gaslighting concerned Americans who questioned the official narrative.Thats not suspicious at all. ...
Epstein fallout shows Trump thinks his supporters are ‘dumb’: Ex-Trump White House aide
MSNBC· 2025-08-02 01:23
Epstein Issue & Trump's Response - Trump's shifting explanations regarding his relationship with Epstein are inconsistent and appear to be an attempt to deflect criticism [1][2][3] - The White House's response to the Epstein issue has been poorly managed, with Trump dictating the strategy [4] - Trump's base is showing signs of division over the Epstein issue, indicating that it is a significant concern for his supporters [4] - Trump's actions, including his deputy attorney general's meeting with Maxwell, are perceived negatively in the court of public opinion [17] Legal & Ethical Concerns - The deputy attorney general's meeting with Maxwell is highly unusual and raises concerns about prosecutorial standards [8][13][14] - The absence of an FBI agent during the meeting raises questions about the integrity of any potential testimony from Maxwell [14][15] - There are suspicions that the meeting was intended to elicit information that would exculpate Trump or implicate his political opponents [10] - Maxwell is considered a poor candidate for cooperation due to her history of perjury and lack of prior cooperation [11][12] Political Implications - Trump's handling of the Epstein issue is seen as another broken campaign promise, potentially alienating his supporters [18][19] - The victims of Epstein's crimes are being overshadowed by the political controversy [6] - Critics argue that Trump's actions suggest preferential treatment for pedophiles and disregard for their victims [7]