Trump's Terms President Trump pressures attorney general to investigate his political rivals
Sep 22, 2025
The discussion centers on President Trump's provocative social media post urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his political rivals, including James Comey and Adam Schiff. This raised alarms about the potential politicization of the Justice Department. Listeners also hear about the controversial departure of U.S. Attorney Eric Siebert and Lindsey Halligan's appointment. The podcast dives into the implications of these developments on the integrity of legal institutions.
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President Presses DOJ To Target Rivals
- President Trump publicly named Pam Bondi and urged the Justice Department to investigate specific political rivals.
- He framed the demands as correcting perceived injustice and restoring credibility.
U.S. Attorney Ousted Over Letitia James Probe
- Eric Siebert, a career prosecutor, left his post after supervising an investigation into Letitia James.
- Trump publicly signaled he wanted Siebert gone for expressing doubts about bringing charges.
Political Appointment To Key Prosecutor Role
- Lindsey Halligan, a White House aide with no prosecutorial experience, replaced Siebert.
- Trump touted her as a tough prosecutor who will "get things moving."