Letters from an American October 9, 2025
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Oct 10, 2025 This podcast dives into the recent indictments targeting Letitia James and James Comey, highlighting the role of Lindsey Halligan. It explores Trump's motivations behind these actions, framing them as presidential retribution. The conversation also touches on potential violations of the Presidential Records Act and Comey's legal challenges. Public reactions reveal declining approval ratings for Trump, especially after his controversial remarks urging military action. Finally, governors express strong opposition to federal overreach regarding National Guard deployments.
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DOJ Replacement To Secure Indictments
- Heather Cox Richardson argues Trump replaced an independent U.S. Attorney to secure politically motivated indictments.
- She frames Lindsey Halligan's appointment as part of a pattern of weaponizing DOJ for retribution.
Public Pressure Shows Political Motivation
- Richardson highlights Trump's public demand for prosecutions as evidence of presidential lawfare.
- She notes such direct pressure violates norms and may breach the Presidential Records Act.
Letitia James’s Defiant Response
- Letitia James responded that the indictment continues the president's weaponization of the justice system.
- She affirmed her faith and vowed to fight the charges aggressively and without fear.