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Matt Gaetz And The Clown Car Crash Into The Justice Department

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

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Implications of Controversial Nominations

This chapter analyzes the potential nomination of a controversial figure to lead the Justice Department, emphasizing the risks to its nonpartisan mission and public trust. It highlights the challenges faced by career civil servants amid political turbulence and the ethical dilemmas of staying under questionable leadership. The discussion also critiques the broader trend of appointing unqualified individuals, reflecting on the disturbing shift in party dynamics and the erosion of democratic safeguards.

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