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Trump Says It's His Right to Use DOJ as His Personal Law Firm [View all]
Source: The New Republic
The president believes he has a “right” to use the Justice Department as his own personal law firm.
Speaking at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning, Donald Trump seemed to think that criticism of his intent to abuse the executive branch was all one big joke.
“And then they say, ‘Donald Trump is using the Justice Department to get even,’” Trump parroted through his teeth. “And I don’t. But wouldn’t I have a right to?
“Think of it. There’s never been a president in history treated the way I got treated,” he added.
Read more: https://newrepublic.com/post/206192/donald-trump-his-right-weaponize-department-justice
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