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On 14 April 2025, MSNBC reported that Trump and his allies planned to use the DOJ to investigate political critics—turning federal legal power into a weapon against dissent.

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If Trump can sic the Justice Department on his critics and perceived enemies, who’s next?
The president has an enemies list, and this week, he began using the power of the presidency to target two of its members. That can't be a one-day story.
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April 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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On 12 April 2025, CNN reported that President Trump has ordered investigations into former officials Krebs and Taylor—critics of his leadership—marking an escalation in politically motivated retaliation.
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Analysis: Trump’s retribution sends a chilling message to dissenters | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s White House has a threatening message for anyone who might even be perceived to disagree with the president: Don’t. Or else.
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April 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM