Trump Weaponizes Justice Department to Target His Political Enemies — The New York Times

President Donald Trump has been using the Department of Justice to pursue political retribution against his critics and former officials. Among those targeted are former FBI director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Adam Schiff, former national security adviser John Bolton, and Fulton County DA Fani Willis.

Source The New York Times

Trump has dismissed dozens of career prosecutors and replaced them with loyalists, many of whom previously served as his personal attorneys. Critics warn this represents an unprecedented politicization of the Justice Department, threatening its long-standing independence and the rule of law.

Analysts say Trump’s actions mark the most direct use of federal legal power for personal revenge since the Nixon era. His administration has launched investigations into political opponents under questionable grounds, raising alarm about democratic backsliding in the United States.