Trump’s DOJ Revenge Plot Crashes: Law 101 Not Included
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KEY POINTS
- •The DOJ dismissed cases against James Comey and Letitia James after serious legal mistakes by Trump-appointed prosecutors.
- •Lindsey Halligan, appointed illegally months after predecessor's term expired, mishandled indictments by bypassing grand jury protocols.
- •Over 5,500 DOJ staffers resigned since January amid turmoil, highlighting deep dysfunction at the department.
- •Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled Halligan’s appointment violated federal law and the constitution’s Appointments Clause.
In a masterclass of legal comedy, former FBI Director James Comey and NY AG Letitia James walked free thanks to the Justice Department’s magnum opus of blunders. Lindsey Halligan—Trump's personal attorney with zero criminal law experience—was illegally appointed after Pam Bondi's risky 4-month delay past a May 21 deadline. Judge Cameron McGowan Currie tossed indictments as Halligan skipped grand juries like gym class. Fun fact: over 5,500 career DOJ staff quit since January amid chaos, making Trump's DOJ the ‘Hot Mess Express.’ And in a Trump-typical move, Pam is appealing because, apparently, incompetence deserves a second (and third) chance.
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(1 of 3)Source: Axios | Published: 11/25/2025 | Author: Andrew Pantazi
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