All In with Chris Hayes ‘Political retribution’: Newark mayor speaks out on Trump DOJ charging Dem congresswoman
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May 21, 2025 Senator Tammy Baldwin, a key figure in the Appropriations Subcommittee, shares her insights on political retribution and the troubling implications of charging a sitting congresswoman. She expresses her concerns about the adverse effects of budget cuts on biomedical research and the decline of congressional oversight. The discussion also touches on the inadequate federal disaster response, especially in red states, and critiques the leadership failures within the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizing the need for greater accountability.
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Political Weaponization of DOJ
- Charging a sitting Congress member for an oversight visit is politically motivated and undermines rule of law.
- The DOJ's unorthodox announcement on social media and dropped charges highlight weaponization of justice.
Mayor Baraka's Arrest Experience
- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka described being arrested on baseless trespassing charges during oversight.
- He emphasized the event was political retribution and Congresswoman McIver will be vindicated by video evidence.
HHS under RFK Jr. Damaging Research
- RFK Jr.'s leadership at HHS is cutting billions in life-saving research and firing staff.
- This unprecedented impoundment of congressional appropriations harms US biomedical leadership.