The Briefing with Jen Psaki Out of the loop?: Report says Bondi was blindsided Letitia James indictment
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Oct 11, 2025 
Join Congressman Jamie Raskin, known for his dedication to rule-of-law issues, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who brings his expertise from the Senate Judiciary Committee, as they discuss the surprising indictment situation involving Pam Bondi. The conversation touches on Bondi's potential fall from political grace and the implications of Trump's shifting loyalties. They also delve into the importance of maintaining oversight in the Justice Department amid partisan tensions and examine the recent protests against Trump's policies that have rallied public interest.
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Create Backup Whistleblower Channels
- Congress and unions should create alternate whistleblower channels when inspectors general offices are disabled.
- Jamie Raskin said legislators will work to fill venues so federal workers can safely report corruption.
Shutdown Used To Reshape The Federal Workforce
- The administration is using the shutdown to push Project 2025 goals of shrinking and politicizing the federal workforce.
- Jamie Raskin warned these firings and website blackouts aim to replace career civil servants with sycophants.
Attorney General Was reportedly Out Of The Loop
- ABC News reported Pam Bondi and DOJ leadership were reportedly caught off guard by Letitia James' indictment.
- Being out of the loop on such a high-profile prosecution undermines normal DOJ procedure and raises questions about internal chaos.