⚖️AG Bondi taps Martin to probe James and Schiff
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On August 8, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Ed Martin, former chair of the Missouri Republican Party, as a special prosecutor to lead a federal mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James and Senator Adam Schiff, according to Associated Press reporting (Associated Press, August 8, 2025). Critics warn this mirrors Trump-era tactics of using the Justice Department to harass political opponents, raising concerns about prosecutorial discretion being swayed by partisan interests
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Why This Matters
Political weaponization of Justice Department threatens equal treatment under law
Hand-picked prosecutors investigating political enemies turns DOJ into Trump's personal law firm, destroying the principle that justice should be blind to political affiliation.
Targeting former opponents creates chilling effect on democratic opposition
When losing an election means facing federal investigation, politicians stop challenging power and democracy becomes performance theater where real opposition disappears.
Citizens lose independent law enforcement protecting their rights
DOJ exists to enforce laws fairly, not settle political scores—when prosecutors become partisan weapons, ordinary people can't rely on equal justice.
Demand Congressional oversight of DOJ investigations at justice.gov
Contact House Judiciary Committee at 202-225-3951 to require independent review of all special counsel appointments targeting political figures.
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