Trump Urges Attorney General to Target Political Rivals

Tue Oct 14 2025 15:18:30 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a recent social media post, Donald Trump calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to intensify investigations against his political opponents, stirring a wave of criticism from Democrats.

Former President Donald Trump has publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue investigations into his political adversaries, including former FBI Director James Comey and Democratic leaders like Adam Schiff and Letitia James. This call for action has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it undermines the independence of the justice department and could lead to authoritarianism.

Trump Urges Attorney General to Target Political Rivals

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Robin Levinson-King

President Donald Trump has called on the country's top law enforcement official, Attorney General Pam Bondi, to more aggressively investigate his political adversaries.

In a social media post addressed directly to Bondi, he said: We can't delay any longer, it's killing our reputation and credibility.

Trump expressed frustration that nothing is being done, before calling on Bondi to investigate former FBI director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, who oversaw his first impeachment trial.

His statement was roundly criticized by Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer who said this is the path to a dictatorship.

The justice department has always been a very, very strong civil service, no matter who was in charge, a Democrat or Republican. They went after law violators without fear or favour, he told CNN on Sunday.

Asked about his comments on Sunday, Trump reiterated: They have to act. They have to act fast.

Contrary to his call for aggressive legal action against political foes, critics warn that such demands risk politicizing the justice system, compromising its independence and integrity.

The situation is further complicated by Trump's history of firing prosecutors who diverge from his agenda, stirring fears within political circles regarding the state of justice in the country.