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How Trump Dismantled the Department of Justice with Carol Leonnig

How Trump Dismantled the Department of Justice with Carol Leonnig

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Under President Trump, the Department of Justice’s long-standing
mission to uphold the law “without fear or favor” has been turned
on its head. Attorney General Pam Bondi has followed Trump’s
directives to target his political enemies and help his allies. But
in their new book, Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished
America’s Justice Department, investigative journalists Carol
Leonnig and Aaron Davis show that the erosion of the DOJ’s
independence began long before Trump’s second term. Kara speaks to
Leonnig, MSNBC senior investigative reporter, bestselling author
and five-time Pulitzer Prize winner, about how internal pressure
campaigns in Trump 1.0 prevailed, despite the noble intentions of
prosecutors; the many red flags that were missed by the FBI ahead
of the January 6th Capitol attack; the stubborn bravery of unsung
heroes in the National Archives Department during the Biden
administration; and how the DOJ’s loss of political independence
will impact the country. Questions? Comments? Email us at
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