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Ex-DOJ Attorney Warns Trump Threatens Rule of Law

5/26/2025

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Young Condemns Trump

Former DOJ attorney Stacey Young condemned President Trump's administration for turning the Justice Department into a political weapon. She pointed to alarming threats against opponents and the rise of extreme figures like Ed Martin, warning that this dangerous shift jeopardizes the rule of law and puts both public servants and ordinary Americans at risk during Trump's potential second term.

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Democrats Oppose Trump

President Trump is encountering fierce resistance from Democratic senators over his U.S. attorney nominations in Nevada, New York, and New Jersey. The opposition is fueled by worries about the politicization of the Justice Department and the qualifications of nominees like Alina Habba and Sigal Chattah, with Democrats potentially using the "blue slip" tradition to thwart these appointments.

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Young Condemns Trump

Former DOJ attorney Stacey Young condemned President Trump's administration for turning the Justice Department into a political weapon. She pointed to alarming threats against opponents and the rise of extreme figures like Ed Martin, warning that this dangerous shift jeopardizes the rule of law and puts both public servants and ordinary Americans at risk during Trump's potential second term.

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