All In with Chris Hayes NY AG Tish James indicted on Trump-ordered charges
Oct 10, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader, shares his insights on the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James, highlighting the implications for political accountability and the justice system. He discusses the federal shutdown, shedding light on military pay concerns and potential bipartisan solutions. Jeffries also addresses the weaponization of the DOJ against political figures, likening current prosecutions to tactics used in authoritarian regimes. His passionate call for urgent action on Affordable Care Act tax credits rounds out a compelling conversation on contemporary politics.
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Public Demand Followed By Indictments
- Donald Trump publicly demanded prosecutions of political opponents and then the DOJ moved to indict them.
- That sequence suggests directives from the president materially influenced charging decisions.
Firing The U.S. Attorney Then Replacing Him
- Chris Hayes and reporting show Trump pushed out a U.S. attorney who refused to bring charges.
- He replaced that U.S. attorney with Lindsey Halligan, who then pursued immediate indictments.
Prosecutors Declined, Halligan Presented Alone
- Multiple career prosecutors reportedly declined to bring these cases, forcing Halligan to present alone to a grand jury.
- That internal resistance indicates the charges faced skepticism inside DOJ.
