What A Day Trump Is Prosecuting His Enemies
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Oct 13, 2025 
Peter Neronha, Attorney General of Rhode Island and former federal prosecutor, dives into the complex world of politicized prosecutions. He discusses recent indictments against figures like Letitia James and James Comey, questioning if these moves represent retaliation against Trump's political foes. Neronha also examines how the Department of Justice's norms have shifted under the current administration, impacting the integrity of legal processes. He highlights the role of state AG coalitions in legal battles against federal policies, showing the intersection of law and politics.
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Justice Appears Politicized In Recent Indictments
- The DOJ indicted New York AG Letitia James after Trump publicly pressured action, suggesting political motives.
- Peter Neronha argues this reflects weaponization of justice rather than ordinary prosecutorial discretion.
Removal Of Prosecutors Signals A New DOJ Norm
- Neronha says Trump fired a U.S. attorney who wouldn't pursue politically driven charges and installed an inexperienced replacement.
- He frames this as a sea change in how the Department of Justice is being run.
Former DOJ Experience Highlights Contrast
- Neronha recounts his Justice Department experience under Republican and Democratic presidents to contrast current practice.
- He says past norms prevented using DOJ as a political tool in ways now seen under this administration.