THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Why Trump’s Angry New Tirade at Dems Unnerved Even His Own Advisers
Sep 23, 2025
Asawin Suebsaeng, a Rolling Stone reporter specializing in Trump-era politics, delves into Trump's alarming demand for Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political foes. He sheds light on the reactions within Trump’s inner circle, revealing that even his staunch advisors are taken aback by the public nature of his threats. Suebsaeng also discusses the implications of this power play, highlighting how it illustrates a disturbing trend toward authoritarianism in politics. Tune in for insights on this critical moment in American democracy.
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Loyalty Trumps Competence
- Top DOJ officials, including Pam Bondi, opposed ousting a competent career prosecutor Eric Siebert.
- His removal shows Trump prioritizes loyalty to MAGA-style prosecutions over legal competence.
Public Orders Destroy DOJ Independence
- Trump openly blurs the line between political aims and DOJ independence by publicly ordering prosecutions.
- He amplifies authoritarian norms by treating the Justice Department as his plaything.
Accident Or Intentional Signal?
- Officials wondered whether Trump's post was a private message accidentally made public because his private texts read like public posts.
- Many in the administration chose to pretend the leak was intentional to avoid confronting him.