Majority of Americans see Trump using Justice Department against enemies
A YouGov survey shows a majority of Americans believe Donald Trump is directing the Justice Department against his political opponents.
Topic cluster
rising
2 sources grouped by AFBytes in Politics
AFBytes briefing
Public trust in federal law enforcement institutions affects compliance and civic participation.
Key entities
- Carroll
- Department
- Jean
- Justice
- Trump
What to watch next
- Watch for congressional oversight hearings or inspector general reports on Justice Department actions.
- Any formal charging decision or court filing by the Justice Department will indicate the scope of the review.
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