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Trump Demands Swift Prosecutions Amid Dictatorship Warnings

9/22/2025

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President Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to accelerate prosecutions against political opponents, including James Comey and Letitia James, citing frustration with inaction.
He stated, “They’re all guilty as hell,” and criticized former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert for not charging James, resulting in Siebert's resignation.
Trump's social media post surprised officials, seen as a directive rather than a private message.
Democratic leaders warned that Trump's actions risked leading the U.S. toward dictatorship, with Senator Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy condemning the misuse of federal power.
His comments followed the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, linked to threats from FCC regulators aligned with him.

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President Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to accelerate prosecutions against political opponents, including James Comey and Letitia James, citing frustration with inaction.
He stated, “They’re all guilty as hell,” and criticized former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert for not charging James, resulting in Siebert's resignation.
Trump's social media post surprised officials, seen as a directive rather than a private message.
Democratic leaders warned that Trump's actions risked leading the U.S. toward dictatorship, with Senator Chuck Schumer and Chris Murphy condemning the misuse of federal power.
His comments followed the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, linked to threats from FCC regulators aligned with him.