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Trump's Prosecution Strategy Risks Political Backlash, Experts Warn

9/29/2025

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Glenn Kirschner warns that President Trump's strategy to prosecute political opponents may backfire.
He discusses Trump's indictment of James Comey for obstruction of justice and lying to Congress, predicting a riskier appointment.
Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee, leads Comey’s case amid limited support in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Experts say the move violates norms against politically motivated prosecutions.

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Glenn Kirschner warns that President Trump's strategy to prosecute political opponents may backfire.
He discusses Trump's indictment of James Comey for obstruction of justice and lying to Congress, predicting a riskier appointment.
Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee, leads Comey’s case amid limited support in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Experts say the move violates norms against politically motivated prosecutions.