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Trump Reshapes DOJ, Critics Warn of Politicization

12/31/2025

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Story summary
  • U.S. President Donald Trump is reshaping the U.S. Department of Justice to end the 'weaponisation' of prosecutorial power.
  • Critics say the changes blur lines with the White House and politicize prosecutions.
  • Stacey Young, a former DOJ employee, warns the department's independence is eroding.
  • Trump urged the DOJ to investigate Democrats linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The DOJ is examining diversity initiatives at major companies under the False Claims Act.