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DOJ 'Destroyed from Within,' Threatens Democracy, Claims Analyst

2/10/2026

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Legal Analyst Eric Lisann says the United States Department of Justice has been "totally destroyed from within," arguing the decline undermines democracy and the law.
His comments come in the context of the Epstein files, highlighting the social consequences of eroding this key institution.
Lisann emphasizes the DOJ's historical role as protector of democracy and argues that its current state poses a significant threat to the nation's legal framework.

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Legal Analyst Eric Lisann says the United States Department of Justice has been "totally destroyed from within," arguing the decline undermines democracy and the law.
His comments come in the context of the Epstein files, highlighting the social consequences of eroding this key institution.
Lisann emphasizes the DOJ's historical role as protector of democracy and argues that its current state poses a significant threat to the nation's legal framework.