NEWS: A veteran prosecutor resigned Tuesday after what she said was pressure from DOJ and US Attorney Ed Martin to launch a criminal probe into a Biden-era climate program without sufficient evidence. w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @chemnick.bsky.social Alex Guillen www.politico.com/news/2025/02... - ThreadSky

kyledcheney.bsky.social • 4 days ago

NEWS: A veteran prosecutor resigned Tuesday after what she said was pressure from DOJ and US Attorney Ed Martin to launch a criminal probe into a Biden-era climate program without sufficient evidence.

w/ @joshgerstein.bsky.social @chemnick.bsky.social Alex Guillen

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/18/denise-cheung-us-attorneys-office-washington-020363

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akwilhelm.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hopefully, these resignation on principle heroes will be rewarded!

chuckslefthanded.bsky.social•4 days ago

THEY'LL BE REWARDED BY ALLOWING A PROJECT 2025 LOYALISTS TO TAKE THEIR PLACE. THAT'LL SHOW 'EM.

akwilhelm.bsky.social•4 days ago

What does that mean? @RickyBobby, and why are you shouting. I wanna think you are being sarcastic, but I can't tell. Thanks

onlydanceonce.bsky.social•4 days ago

He has weaponized judges, politicians and now any government department in order to fulfill his revenge. He is a sick puppy. Really!

melody-m.bsky.social•4 days ago

The pressure these people are facing is immeasurable. I empathize with your situation. But if you can muster the strength to stay and keep fighting, we the people will be forever grateful.

nunyabznss.bsky.social•3 days ago

Can't they just say no? Why not make them make the next move?

chuckslefthanded.bsky.social•4 days ago

THEY HACKED THE ELECTION AND JOE AND KAMALA JUST SMILED AND HANDED THEM THE KEYS. I'D BE STUNNED IF WE DON'T SEE POLITICAL OPPONENTS IN PRISON BY THE END OF THE YEAR.

waiting2befree.bsky.social•3 days ago

Step up and stop this or get out of the way.
Your fear is no longer an excuse

nancygiabrown.bsky.social•4 days ago

Good for her!
And now who is wasting our money yet again by launching another probe?

froedipus.bsky.social•4 days ago

Doesn't that just mean some MAGA/Musk stooge will take over?

nancygiabrown.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yes

nettem.bsky.social•4 days ago

Probably but I couldn’t go against what I knew was wrong either. Of course maybe she could’ve strung them along for awhile but I’m sure the pressure would be immense.

froedipus.bsky.social•4 days ago

Agreed, as a practical matter. But gumming up the works as an act of defiance using any and all means would be something to see. If such acts are taken widely, at some point some parts of the MAGA/Musk agenda could lose steam. Yes. I'm probably just smoking the "hopium."

nettem.bsky.social•3 days ago

Yeah I agreed

dan-wilkes.bsky.social•4 days ago

What sad times in which we live; the destruction of true, impartial law and order in the USA.

conscientiousice.bsky.social•4 days ago

kddrock.bsky.social•3 days ago

Sufficient or ANY? Like: WITHOUT EVIDENCE

fempat.bsky.social•4 days ago

kyledcheney.bsky.social•4 days ago

In a 3-page letter to US Attorney Ed Martin, Cheung recounted what she said was escalating pressure to launch criminal proceedings, which concluded when Martin demanded her resignation for refusing to sign a letter claiming there was sufficient evidence. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/18/denise-cheung-us-attorneys-office-washington-020363

suezq8000.bsky.social•4 days ago

I hate these people.

bisbee4148.bsky.social•3 days ago

They lie about the lies they’re telling to cover up the other lies they’re using to prosecute people about whose conduct they’re lying. Again: F*CK DOJ. They are unjust, they are unethical, they are dishonest & they are corrupt. Good for Cheung. She is a hero & I WILL celebrate her.

pj1304.bsky.social•3 days ago

This has always been the move. Be able to scream "investigation" and don't worry what they find. And they will always find some small thing that points to large lawbreaking.
It reminds one of the flop athletes perform for the refs.
(In this example we're the refs.)

gottobeaspiriy.bsky.social•4 days ago

"Sit down and do what you are told little lady" kinda vibes here. Bravo to her. Hopefully she will be quickly hired elsewhere

sadiemay37.bsky.social•4 days ago

Our Justice Dept is now hopeless.

scottishox2.bsky.social•4 days ago

I believe the better word is "dangerous"

rubberduckcanuk.bsky.social•4 days ago

Lawyers could also try being *really bad* at their jobs when asked to pursue groundless actions

dapdenie.bsky.social•4 days ago

US Attorneys are the front line of the battle to save our country, and I find it so appalling that these courageous, ethical individuals must fall on their swords in order to do so. I sincerely hope they find a place in the world of non profits to continue the battle for what is right.

boskb11.bsky.social•4 days ago

What courage

magatscantgovern.bsky.social•4 days ago

The ex-DOJ attorneys are now going to fight the government and stuff the lackeys in a garbage can.

sergiol652.bsky.social•4 days ago

So, the DOJ's only loyalty is to Trump/Musk.

crystaldl.bsky.social•4 days ago

And yet...Trump wants to reinstate soldiers

*w back pay*

who specifically refused to follow the chain of command as well as a Direct Order....

Rules for thee but not for me...

okekai.bsky.social•4 days ago

Now she has resigned, Trump wins again.

jomc1703.bsky.social•4 days ago

Failure to follow the chain of command... Who needs laws, ethics, morals.. when you have the "chain of command".

smlrun.bsky.social•4 days ago

corruption. disgusting.

marmaladekid.bsky.social•4 days ago

They could have asked Congress to look into it but we're afraid all the expertise would be defending the program.

candidgamera.bsky.social•4 days ago

request to PAUSE an investigation? Sounds like the spokesperson doesn't know what the hell they're talking about.

musicman75.bsky.social•4 days ago

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we-are-toast.bsky.social•4 days ago

How many times do we have to go over this? Stop resigning and fight from within!
https://bsky.app/profile/we-are-toast.bsky.social/post/3lihla3g55s2w

rjc1084.bsky.social•4 days ago

The DOJ historically has a 95% conviction rate because it’s evidence is always well beyond sufficient before pressing charges!

futuremine.bsky.social•4 days ago

Funny, that sounds like an overseas call.

shack95.bsky.social•4 days ago

Wow talk about weaponization of the government. Where’s Congress??? Sounds like it has finally been located.

crickeylue.bsky.social•4 days ago

I'm happy to see people standing up for what is right, yet sorry that they've had to give up their careers to do so.

skitridog2024.bsky.social•4 days ago

YO MEDIA THIS IS NOT FUCKING NORMAL.. your question should be WHY ARE THEY QUITTING.. not.. from perspective of a fucking NAZI.. Adolph TRUMP.. jFC. THE RESISTANCE.

thedailysusan.bsky.social•4 days ago

I’m so thankful there are still people with integrity.

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