Trump's DOJ: Weaponized Justice or Political Tool?

0:00Here's more Sydney news for March 5th. Experts say President Trump has fully politicized the Department of Justice, turning it into a tool to target his political enemies. Under Loyalist Attorney General Pam Bondai, the Department has pursued criminal probes against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for interest rate, decisions and Minnesota Governor Tim Walls over immigration clashes. This ramped up in 2026, marked by a giant banner of Trump's face hung over DOJ headquarters on February 19th. In January, the FBI rated a Fulton County Election Office in Georgia, seizing 2020 election records to chase debunked fraud claims from. Trump's loss. Former prosecutors are outraged, calling it a weaponization of justice that shreds the rule of law. They point to fishing expeditions against rivals, ignoring facts and court orders, with some lacking it to a personal hit squad rather than a neutral. Enforcer. Several high profile cases have crumbled, including flawed charges against former FBI

1:03director James Comey, New York Attorney General, Latisha James, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly plus other Democrats. Courts rejected these and blocked DOJ lawsuits for voter data in states like Michigan. Meanwhile, resignations from veteran staff have cut the DOJ workforce by 8 percent, weakening its credibility. Critics worry this sets the stage for meddling in future elections, though judges from both parties keep pushing back on the overreach. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, link in the description. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.