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Trump's Threats of Retribution
President-elect Trump's threats of retribution against his perceived enemies are causing concern and prompting some to prepare for possible legal action.
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PoliticsJusticeUs PoliticsInvestigationLawThreats
Justice DepartmentFbiTrump Organization
Donald TrumpMark ZaidMary MccordMatt GaetzJoe BidenKamala HarrisHillary ClintonSteve BannonMike DavisLetitia JamesJack SmithAnthony FauciJoe Girard
- How does Trump's post-election social media threat illustrate his approach towards critics?
- Trump's post-election social media threat to investigate those spreading rumors about his company illustrates his continued inclination to use legal threats against critics and perceived enemies, even after winning the election.
- How did a Trump supporter interviewed in the report respond to the claims of Trump's plans for revenge?
- Joe Girard, a Trump supporter, dismissed claims of Trump's plans for revenge, asserting that his opponents were the real threat to democracy and deserved investigation. This illustrates a divergence in interpretation of Trump's rhetoric amongst his supporters.
- How do the views of some Trump supporters on his talk of retribution differ from those of prominent Trump allies?
- While some Trump supporters claim his talk of retribution is merely campaign rhetoric, prominent allies like Steve Bannon and Mike Davis are actively calling for prosecutions of Trump's perceived enemies, indicating a real possibility of such actions.
- What actions is attorney Mark Zaid advising his clients to take in anticipation of potential politically motivated prosecutions?
- Mark Zaid, a lawyer representing national security personnel, is advising clients to prepare for potential politically motivated prosecutions by securing legal counsel and even considering leaving the country.
- What is Mary McCord's perspective on how the Justice Department might respond to President-elect Trump's directives for prosecutions?
- Mary McCord, a former Justice Department official, believes that while some within the DOJ might comply with Trump's directives, most career prosecutors would resist baseless political prosecutions. However, she notes that Trump's AG pick suggests he might follow through on threats.