This is nothing more than a continuation of the president's desperate weaponization of our justice system. He is forcing federal law enforcement agencies to do his bidding. All because I did my job as the New York State Attorney General.These charges are baseless and the president's own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost. The president's actions are a grave violation of our constitutional order and have drawn sharp criticism from members of both parties. His ...

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moment, but right now I want to bring in Democratic Senator Peter Welch of Vermont. Good to have you here, Senator. Thanks so much for being here.Let's start by revisiting a key exchange that you had with now Attorney General Pam Bondi during her confirmation hearing. Watch. No one will be prosecuted, investigated because they are a political opponent.That's what we've seen for the last four years in this administration. People will be prosecuted based on the facts and the law and fairly senator. That's goo ...

Political Retribution and Weaponization of Justice Department - The report highlights concerns about the potential weaponization of the Justice Department for political retribution, particularly against those who have investigated or opposed Donald Trump [1][7][12] - The Justice Department has opened investigations into New York Attorney General Leticia James, who secured a $500 million+ civil penalty against the Trump Organization for fraudulent business practices [1] - A special attorney has been assigned to investigate mortgage fraud allegations against Leticia James and US Senator Adam Schiff [1][18] - The appointment of Ed Martin, who couldn't get confirmed as US attorney, as a special attorney raises concerns about the motives behind the investigation [11][17] - Selective enforcement is alleged, with scrutiny primarily targeting Democrats while Republicans potentially receive a free pass [20] Erosion of Justice System Independence - The report suggests a departure from the traditional separation between the White House and the Department of Justice [1][10] - The current administration is accused of manipulating language and engaging in "double speak," reminiscent of George Orwell's "1984," to justify actions [3][4][12] - The administration's actions are compared to authoritarian regimes in Hungary, Turkey, and India, where political opponents are targeted [7] Legal and Ethical Concerns - The breadth of the request for documents from Leticia James' office is described as unprecedented [6] - The report questions the validity of the mortgage fraud allegations against Leticia James, suggesting they may be based on minor clerical errors [16] - The difficulty in finding legal representation for those targeted by the administration is noted, highlighting potential intimidation of law firms [21][22] - The role of lawyers in challenging government overreach, regardless of political affiliation, is emphasized [24][25]