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THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent cover image

Trump’s Alarming New FBI Pick Already Has MAGA in an Unhinged Frenzy

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

CHAPTER

Loyalty Over Law: The FBI and Political Allegiance

This chapter examines the troubling implications of appointing individuals who prioritize loyalty to Trump over constitutional norms, particularly focusing on a controversial figure for the FBI director position. It highlights past abuses of power and a potential politicized justice system that could threaten civil liberties, where investigations might be driven by personal grievances. Ultimately, the chapter warns of the erosion of legal safeguards and the misuse of governmental agencies to instill fear among political adversaries.

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