
How Donald Trump Changed Federal Law Enforcement
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Law Enforcement in a Divided Era
This chapter examines the challenges faced by the Justice Department and FBI during the politically charged Trump administration, focusing on the perspectives of civil servants committed to impartiality. It explores key events like the Mueller probe and January 6th, while highlighting internal tensions around sensitive investigations such as the search at Mar-a-Lago. The discussion emphasizes the broader implications of hyper-partisanship on law enforcement and the critical need for accountability and impartiality in the pursuit of justice.
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