Andrew Weissmann Thinks Donald Trump Can Be Held to Account
Former DOJ prosecutor Andrew Weissman argues that the Justice Department under Trump has been weaponized for personal and political gain, undermining democratic norms. He proposes structural reforms—such as raising grand jury indictment standards and creating consequences for political ly
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