President Trump demanded Attorney General Pam Bondi quickly prosecute figures he calls his enemies.
He criticized indictments against him and said justice must act immediately.
Trump named James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Letitia James as targets, claiming they are guilty.
Public Pressure on Justice Department Raises Concerns
Trump openly instructed Bondi to act, breaking long-standing Justice Department norms.
He issued the order a day after removing U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who declined to charge Comey and James.
Trump announced he would nominate Lindsey Halligan, his personal legal team member, to replace Siebert.
Halligan has never worked as a prosecutor, previously practicing insurance law.
Politicization of Federal Prosecutors Expands
Trump administration also pressures U.S. Attorney Kelly Hayes in Maryland to investigate Schiff and John Bolton.
Hayes has resisted pursuing unsupported charges, approving only evidence-backed actions.
Trump’s campaign against U.S. attorneys mirrors his earlier Justice Department purges and seeks retribution.
Potential Impact on Justice System
Trump’s demands target the foundation of federal criminal prosecutions across 93 districts.
The actions could streamline cases against his opponents or slow investigations he opposes.
Observers note the move resembles past politically motivated firings, such as under Attorney General Gonzales.
Trump Justifies Aggressive Approach
Trump told reporters prosecutors must act fast, charging the guilty while respecting innocence.
He framed the push as defending his reputation and holding critics accountable.
The effort illustrates his willingness to override traditional legal and political norms for personal objectives.
