US EditionTrump calls on Attorney General Bondi to use power of the Justice Department more aggressively
- On September 21 and 22, 2025, President Donald Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political enemies from the White House.
- Trump's pressure followed his multiple indictments and impeachments and came after he had fired a federal prosecutor overseeing investigations into his opponents.
- Trump targeted Democrats Adam Schiff and Letitia James, accusing them of misconduct, while critics said his actions shattered the Justice Department’s independence.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that turning the Justice Department into a tool against political enemies leads on 'the path to dictatorship,' urging seriousness from media and lawmakers.
- Trump’s actions intensified concerns about authoritarianism and the erosion of judicial independence, signaling a critical moment for the separation of powers in the US government.
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The American president wants to see progress in the criminal proceedings against his alleged enemies. Trump relies on a accusation that cannot be easily proved in practice: the mortgage fraud.
Democrats Rage Over Trump’s Threat to Prosecute Political Enemies
President Donald Trump has made no secret that he wants to prosecute his political enemies.While Republicans have largely waved off his threats as facetious jabs at Democrats, Trump on Saturday very publicly directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political opponents."We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility,” he wrote on Truth Social. “They impeached me twice, and indicted me (5 times!), OVER NOTHING. …
US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged the Justice Department to act against two of its political adversaries, accused of fraud, to protect the “reputation and credibility” of its administration.
President Trump Pressures AG Pam Bondi To Prosecute Political Rivals
Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty President Donald Trump has spent much of his second term seeking retribution against his perceived enemies. From lawsuits to attempted firings, President Trump seems more focused on using his executive power to go on a revenge tour than, you know, improving the material conditions for Americans throughout the country. President Trump doubled down on this approach on Saturday in a series of social media posts demanding t…
Ex-DOJ official weighs in on Trump pressuring Bondi to prosecute political opponents
To discuss President Trump pressuring the Justice Department to prosecute his political opponents, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary McCord. She's a former acting assistant attorney general for national security and was a longtime prosecutor. She is now executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law.
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