Hate to be a broken record, but this is authoritarian. Our criminal president, Donald Trump, repeatedly tried to weaponize the DOJ against his opponents in his 1st term And has openly said he will do so in his 2nd. - ThreadSky

mrjoncryer.bsky.social • 60 days ago

Hate to be a broken record, but this is authoritarian.

Our criminal president, Donald Trump, repeatedly tried to weaponize the DOJ against his opponents in his 1st term

And has openly said he will do so in his 2nd.

Reposted from Katie Phang

Let's be clear:

Trump visiting the DOJ today is NOT NORMAL.

He will use this time to threaten his enemies with deploying the DOJ against them and to declare that he is weaponizing the federal government against his opponents.

Comments

turn-left.bsky.social•60 days ago

It’s a fascist coup.

myanulrich.bsky.social•60 days ago

Giving the rank and file of the DOJ their marching orders.

invisibleskywizard.bsky.social•60 days ago

I remember when Republicans were accusing the Biden administration of exactly that. It wasn’t true, but it’s exactly what is happening now.

funkynassau.bsky.social•60 days ago

It’s getting to the point where I’m no fun anymore

shadowandlight.bsky.social•59 days ago

Declaring oneself the ‘head law enforcement officer’ while directing the DOJ to punish enemies isn’t leadership—it’s authoritarianism. The justice system must remain independent, not a tool for vengeance. When the law bows to power, democracy crumbles. We should all be alarmed. 🌗✨ #Resist