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Harris Challenges DOJ's Trustworthiness Amid Trump's Manipulations

10/14/2025

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Harris Challenges DOJ

Former Vice President Kamala Harris questions the Department of Justice's trustworthiness under President Trump, citing indictments of James Comey and Letitia James.
Harris criticized President Trump for allegedly manipulating the justice system, saying it affects all Americans.
Vice President JD Vance defended the DOJ's actions as based on law, not politics.
A federal judge ordered the DOJ to provide discovery materials in Comey's case by October 13, ahead of the January 2026 trial.

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Jordan Defends DOJ

Jim Jordan, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, defends the DOJ's actions in the Comey and Letitia James indictments, rejecting claims of political retaliation by President Donald Trump.
He notes prosecutors act independently and that Comey's indictment stems from prior investigations into his conduct.
He supports federal immigration enforcement amid criticism of aggressive tactics.
He criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the government shutdown, saying Democrats could resolve it quickly.

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Bolton Faces Charges

John Bolton, former national security adviser, faces looming criminal charges after the indictments of James Comey and Letitia James.
Bolton's potential charges relate to handling classified information.
Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite prosecutions against his critics, triggering allegations of selective prosecution.
Lindsey Halligan, a Trump ally with no prior prosecutorial experience, handles these cases.
The trial for James Comey is scheduled for January 2026.

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Harris Challenges DOJ

Former Vice President Kamala Harris questions the Department of Justice's trustworthiness under President Trump, citing indictments of James Comey and Letitia James.
Harris criticized President Trump for allegedly manipulating the justice system, saying it affects all Americans.
Vice President JD Vance defended the DOJ's actions as based on law, not politics.
A federal judge ordered the DOJ to provide discovery materials in Comey's case by October 13, ahead of the January 2026 trial.

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