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Trump's Banner Sparks Controversy Over DOJ's Impartiality

2/19/2026

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A banner of U.S. President Donald Trump hung outside the Justice Department.
Critics say it signals Trump's control of the DOJ and targets opponents, including James Comey, the former FBI Director, and Letitia James, New York Attorney General.
The DOJ says investigations are not politically motivated and seek to correct weaponization from the previous administration.
After Watergate, safeguards were set to preserve impartiality, yet actions raise questions about nonpartisan enforcement.

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A banner of U.S. President Donald Trump hung outside the Justice Department.
Critics say it signals Trump's control of the DOJ and targets opponents, including James Comey, the former FBI Director, and Letitia James, New York Attorney General.
The DOJ says investigations are not politically motivated and seek to correct weaponization from the previous administration.
After Watergate, safeguards were set to preserve impartiality, yet actions raise questions about nonpartisan enforcement.