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Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s marketing campaign of retribution towards his perceived political enemies is escalating after the Thursday night indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
What occurred? Comey was indicted within the Jap District of Virginia on two costs: mendacity to Congress and obstructing a congressional continuing.
What’s happening within the Jap District of Virginia? The costs towards Comey have been introduced by interim US Lawyer Lindsey Halligan, previously a private lawyer to Trump.
Halligan ended up with that job after the earlier US lawyer resigned final week underneath stress for refusing to indict one other Trump foe, New York Lawyer Normal Letitia James; the subsequent day, Trump endorsed Halligan in a social media submit addressed to US Lawyer Normal Pam Bondi.
What occurs subsequent? Trump has made it clear that he sees the Comey indictment as solely the beginning of his retaliation marketing campaign, warning Friday that “there’ll be others.” Within the aforementioned Saturday submit to Bondi, he wrote:
What about Comey, Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff, Leticia??? … We are able to’t delay any longer, it’s killing our repute and credibility. They impeached me twice, and indicted me (5 occasions!), OVER NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!
On Thursday, the New York Instances additionally reported that Justice Division management is directing an effort to prosecute George Soros’s Open Society Basis, a significant supporter of pro-democracy initiatives and liberal causes, on costs probably together with materials help of terrorism.
What’s the large image? Trump has lengthy referred to as for his opponents to be investigated and charged, however now it’s really taking place. It’s attainable there are issues we nonetheless don’t know in regards to the Comey indictment — however from every thing we do know, it’s a grave abuse of energy by Trump and a severe assault on the rule of legislation.
And with that, it’s time to sign off…
Right here’s a enjoyable science story to finish the week: What do fish sound like underwater? Scientists (and the Washington Publish) are wanting into it, and their findings might have broader implications for the well being of coral reefs and extra. You’ll be able to learn the Publish’s story through a present hyperlink right here — take pleasure in and we’ll see you again right here on Monday!
