President Donald Trump's Justice Department faces a turbulent week marked by investigations into political foes and internal frustrations. Attorney General Pam Bondi is under scrutiny as Trump pushes for aggressive pursuits against his critics. Resignations and probes highlight deepening tensions within the administration.
The Justice Department under President Donald Trump has encountered a particularly chaotic period, with multiple investigations targeting perceived adversaries and sparking resignations among prosecutors.
Reports emerged that federal prosecutors are investigating Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell over his testimony related to Fed renovation costs, though sources suggest the real motive stems from Trump's dissatisfaction with interest rate policies. The White House attempted to distance itself from the probe, attributing it to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro acting independently, despite Trump's long-standing pressure on Powell.
Separately, five Democratic lawmakers face scrutiny for a video they posted last year, encouraging troops to disregard illegal orders—a clip Trump labeled "seditious." The Pentagon has also been pressuring Senator Mark Kelly for months. In another case, DOJ prosecutors resigned amid demands to investigate the widow of Renee Good, killed by ICE in Minneapolis, rather than the incident itself.
A Wall Street Journal article revealed Trump's growing frustration with Attorney General Pam Bondi, describing an intense campaign to compel the department to target his enemies more aggressively. During a recent White House photo op with U.S. attorneys, Trump reportedly berated them for being "weak" and not "moving fast enough to prosecute his favored targets."
Trump's history of clashes with attorneys general who fail to align with his directives suggests Bondi may face ongoing challenges to retain her position. These developments underscore a pattern of using the DOJ to advance personal and political agendas, raising concerns about institutional independence.
