The picture of a hesitant Justice Department runs contrary to the GOP allegation that the indictments of Trump were the product of a Democrat-led plot.

For months, investigators would have to wait to issue subpoenas or interview witnesses to gather new information,” the authors write, adding that Garland “had chosen to impose a very conservative interpretation of what DOJ officials called the 60-day rule,” urging prosecutors to avoid taking public investigative steps within two months of Election Day that involve candidates in that election.

  • frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io
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    2 days ago

    Concept of “”“independent DOJ”“” was still a thing until 2025. And these fucks STILL bitch about political persecution! I’ll show them some goddamn political persecution, it’s called a guillotine for anyone who looked the other way during the insurrection.

    • Sunflier@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      2 days ago

      ll show them some goddamn political persecution, it’s called a guillotine

      Sometimes, the best way to treat a cancer is with a blade

      • frustrated_phagocytosis@fedia.io
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        2 days ago

        If you don’t excise cancer soon enough, surgical removal is no longer an option and you either kill it with chemicals and radiation or die trying. I’m up for a good time.

        • Sunflier@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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          1 day ago

          If you don’t excise cancer soon enough, surgical removal is no longer an option and you either kill it with chemicals and radiation or die trying.

          I think you missed the French metaphor.