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The Undoing Of The Department Of Justice

Nov 4, 2025 · 43m
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  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis reveal why Trump's alleged election interference and document retention cases never reached trial, detailing FBI and prosecutor reluctance rooted in concerns about preserving DOJ independence
  • Their book 'Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department' documents Trump's presidential pressure on the DOJ to protect allies and punish perceived enemies
  • The investigation explores institutional failures and political constraints that prevented accountability

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Aaron C. Davis
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Carol Leonnig
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