Reich writes: "Trump has reportedly taken personal interest in candidates for US attorney positions with investigatory authority over his businesses."
Robert Reich. (photo: Getty)
Trump Is Filling US Attorney Positions With His Cronies to Protect Him From Investigation
30 November 17
rump has reportedly taken personal interest in candidates for US attorney positions with investigatory authority over his businesses. Back in March, Trump abruptly fired 46 US attorneys, and it now appears he's looking to replace them with loyalists. According to reports by CNN, Trump has even gone so far as to personally interview at least three candidates who would oversee parts of New York City and Washington, DC. These key posts would have the power to initiate investigations into the president.
Democratic Senator Chris Coons has requested a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee to understand the extent of Trump's meddling. In a letter to the committee chairman, Coons writes that he is "concerned that President Trump does not respect the important boundaries between politics and the prosecutorial decisions of US Attorneys within the Department of Justice."
These efforts by Trump fit a pattern of trying to stymie investigations, and install cronies who are more loyal to him than the rule of law. Blocking these appointments is another reason why it's so important that Democrats win back control of the Senate in next year's midterm elections. Your thoughts?
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