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Poll: 55% Believe Trump Misuses Justice Department for Retribution

10/27/2025

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Trump's DOJ Controversy

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 55% of Americans believe U.S. President Donald Trump uses the Justice Department for retribution.
Among Democrats, 85% share that view.
Trump has urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute James Comey and Adam Schiff, citing alleged guilt.
A Quinnipiac poll finds 83% of Republicans view the DOJ's actions as justified.
Sociologist David N. Smith notes Trump's supporters favor state action in the culture war.

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Trump Seeks DOJ Compensation

U.S. President Donald Trump claims the Department of Justice owes him $230 million, arguing it should be $1 billion for legal costs.
Greg Kelly discussed Joe DiGenova (guest), who supported the view that Trump is owed compensation for the Mar-a-Lago raid and Russiagate.
In a separate report, federal prosecutor David Raskin expressed frustration that the criminal case would be filed in Florida instead of Washington, D.C.

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Trump's DOJ Controversy

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 55% of Americans believe U.S. President Donald Trump uses the Justice Department for retribution.
Among Democrats, 85% share that view.
Trump has urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute James Comey and Adam Schiff, citing alleged guilt.
A Quinnipiac poll finds 83% of Republicans view the DOJ's actions as justified.
Sociologist David N. Smith notes Trump's supporters favor state action in the culture war.

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