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Donald Trump Accused of Weaponizing DOJ Against Political Rivals

FRANCE 24 EnglishOctober 5, 20251 min3,268 views
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Allegations of DOJ Weaponization

  • 🎯 Critics allege that Donald Trump is using the Department of Justice (DOJ) to target his political enemies, a move described as unprecedented.
  • ⚖️ This is exemplified by the indictment of James Comey, former FBI director, who was on Trump's list of adversaries since the 2016 election investigation.

Investigations into Political Opponents

  • 🔍 Trump is reportedly pressuring Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Democratic Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
  • 💡 Schiff is targeted for leading impeachment proceedings against Trump, while James successfully prosecuted a case against Trump for fraudulently exaggerating his net worth.

Targeting Former Associates

  • 🗣️ Trump also appears to have issues with former national security adviser John Bolton, who published a critical memoir.
  • 🏠 Bolton's home was raided by FBI agents in connection with an investigation into classified documents, occurring shortly after he criticized Trump's tariffs on India.
  • ⚠️ These actions raise concerns among critics that these investigations are merely the start of a broader pattern.
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