Why Smart People Keep Getting Trump's DOJ Weaponization Wrong - Democracy Docket

[Rhiannon12866]

Donald Trump has corrupted the Department of Justice into a weapon against his political opponents — and too many legal experts are falling into a dangerous trap by pretending it’s still a normal institution.

In this video, Marc Elias from Democracy Docket breaks down how authoritarians use “rule by law” to punish enemies, why the DOJ can no longer be trusted under Trump, and how doctrines like the “presumption of regularity” enable abuse of power. - 10/24/2025.

[William Seger]

1. We can't afford to wait until 2027 -- we need impeachment now

... and maybe, just maybe, the fear of non-MAGA voters plus MAGA cult apostates is starting to strike some fear in the hearts of Republican cowards.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I could not agree more, both of his previous impeachments were more than warranted

But at this point he's gone completely beyond any rails, laws or norms...

[William Seger]

3. We often say that Republicans put party over country and oath of office, but it's actually even more unethical

They put their own position and power over either of those things. They will turn against the party if they believe their own political survival requires it, as MTG has shown.