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Oct 9, 2025 Kristy Parker, a former federal prosecutor and counsel at Protect Democracy, sheds light on the troubling dynamics within the Justice Department regarding Trump's calls for prosecution. She discusses how DOJ insiders are resisting baseless charges against figures like James Comey and Letitia James, revealing the ethical dilemmas at play. Parker explains Trump's strategy of using threats to stifle opposition and emphasizes the vital role of career prosecutors in maintaining legal integrity. The conversation highlights the alarming trends of political interference and potential corruption within the judicial process.
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President's Public Jailing Threats Are Lawless
- Trump publicly threatens to jail officials who resist his policies, weaponizing rhetoric to coerce compliance.
- Kristy Parker says such threats have no legal basis and undermine constitutional norms.
Normalization Through Constant Threats
- Trump normalizes extreme actions through constant, repeated threats that desensitize the public.
- Parker warns this daily pattern corrodes democratic norms and makes abuse seem routine.
Counter Abuse With Legal Processes
- Use legal channels, not threats, to address policy disputes and resist unlawful directives.
- Parker urges relying on constitution and rule of law to counter presidential overreach.