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Trump Pressures DOJ to Prosecute Political Rivals

11/7/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump pressures the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute political opponents, including the former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, based on weak evidence.
Trump's animosity toward Comey stems from the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Legal experts warn the charges could fail and cause lasting damage to the justice system.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump pressures the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute political opponents, including the former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, based on weak evidence.
Trump's animosity toward Comey stems from the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Legal experts warn the charges could fail and cause lasting damage to the justice system.