President Trump's enemies list has grown exponentially since he entered politics, and a recent interview with Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes revealed the depth of his vendetta against those who dare to oppose him. In an unfiltered version of the interview that was only accessible to those who read the full transcript or watched the entire interview online, Trump unleashed a tirade of retribution against former FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and former National Security Adviser John Bolton.
Trump's claims were largely unfounded and fact-checked by "60 Minutes," which showed his Truth Social post telling Attorney General Pam Bondi that it was time to make a move. Within days, the Department of Justice indicted Comey on picayune charges that appear to have little merit, while James was hit with a similar indictment on baseless grounds. Bolton, meanwhile, was charged with a crime for which Trump himself was investigated.
This isn't the first time Trump has targeted his enemies, and it's clear he's been planning this revenge campaign since announcing his third presidential bid. In fact, he famously proclaimed "I am your retribution" to ecstatic crowds throughout his 2024 campaign, meaning business as usual.
The cases brought by Trump's Justice Department against Comey, James, and Bolton do not align with the so-called crimes Trump has repeatedly named, such as filing false changes or tampering with witnesses. Instead, these officials are being indicted on charges that seem more like a personal vendetta than a serious investigation.
As the Justice Department purges lawyers and FBI agents it sees as enemies of Trump, the department is left with a hollowed-out shell of its former self. "The cumulative damage done to the once-respected Justice Department is so profound that it may not regain any semblance of its former self in our lifetimes," warns investigative journalist Carol Leonning.
Trump's actions are a clear indication that he sees himself as above the law, and his enemies list grows every day. The president's warped worldview demands vengeance, and he's finally got his wish – an administration that views itself as his personal law firm, helping him exact revenge on anyone who gets in his way.
Trump's claims were largely unfounded and fact-checked by "60 Minutes," which showed his Truth Social post telling Attorney General Pam Bondi that it was time to make a move. Within days, the Department of Justice indicted Comey on picayune charges that appear to have little merit, while James was hit with a similar indictment on baseless grounds. Bolton, meanwhile, was charged with a crime for which Trump himself was investigated.
This isn't the first time Trump has targeted his enemies, and it's clear he's been planning this revenge campaign since announcing his third presidential bid. In fact, he famously proclaimed "I am your retribution" to ecstatic crowds throughout his 2024 campaign, meaning business as usual.
The cases brought by Trump's Justice Department against Comey, James, and Bolton do not align with the so-called crimes Trump has repeatedly named, such as filing false changes or tampering with witnesses. Instead, these officials are being indicted on charges that seem more like a personal vendetta than a serious investigation.
As the Justice Department purges lawyers and FBI agents it sees as enemies of Trump, the department is left with a hollowed-out shell of its former self. "The cumulative damage done to the once-respected Justice Department is so profound that it may not regain any semblance of its former self in our lifetimes," warns investigative journalist Carol Leonning.
Trump's actions are a clear indication that he sees himself as above the law, and his enemies list grows every day. The president's warped worldview demands vengeance, and he's finally got his wish – an administration that views itself as his personal law firm, helping him exact revenge on anyone who gets in his way.
. Trump's vendetta against these officials is getting out of hand, and it's like he's more concerned with punishing people than serving the country. I mean, come on, baseless charges? It's not even a game anymore – it's time to hold people accountable for their actions. The Justice Department should be about justice, not Trump's ego 
. And what's with all these firings and purges? Is this really how you build trust in the system? I think we're losing sight of what's truly important here – fairness and equality under the law 
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. It's crazy how this guy can get away with so much, I mean, have we really changed that much since Clinton's time? 
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Trump is just making a mess of the Justice Department and it's affecting its credibility 
. He's targeting people who disagree with him and using his power to get them in trouble 
. The fact that he's firing people who don't agree with him just to make a point is alarming 
. It's like he thinks he's above the law and can do whatever he wants without consequences 
. This kind of behavior sets a bad precedent and erodes trust in institutions 
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Trump's behavior is getting super out of control! He thinks he can just target people he doesn't like with baseless charges and the justice system will roll over? 
It's not a game, folks! This is how democracy works - we protect our rights and institutions from people who want to undermine them. We need to stand up against this kind of behavior ASAP 
. I mean, what's next? Is he gonna try to take down some of his own former advisors too? 
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. The Justice Department used to be this independent, respected institution that was supposed to uphold the law... but now it feels like just a pawn in Trump's game of revenge 
. I'm not sure how much more of this we can take before something has to give 
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? the justice department is supposed to be above politics, not caught up in trump's personal vendetta. it's like they're just pawns in his game of revenge and retaliation 
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you can't just make stuff up and expect everyone to roll over. That's not how the system works, bro! 
. this is really sad what's happenin to the justice system... it used to be about upholdin the law but now its just about trump's ego.
and now trump's gonna sit in his castle, laughing at the chaos he's created 
it's like something out of a bad 90s movie where some dude gets away with murder & thinks it's all just one big joke 
newsflash trumps: being president ain't a game of "who can be the most evil" 
especially since it seems like they're just picking on ppl who got in his way during his time in office. i feel bad for james, bolton, and comey... they didn't deserve that kinda treatment. and can we talk about the fact that trump's own team is now doing his dirty work? it's like he's basically giving them carte blanche to go after anyone who opposes him 
seriously though it's like he thinks he's above all this, it's just getting old. I don't think anyone actually believes these baseless charges are for real. and can we talk about how the DOJ has basically become Trump's personal lawyer team? 
that's not justice, that's a dictatorship in progress 
? It's like they're more worried about Trump's ego than actual justice 
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. Trump's all out for blood with these high-profile targets, and it's clear he's got a score to settle. But here's the thing – if he's gonna play dirty, someone's gotta call him out on it 
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. It's like Trump's been building up to this moment his whole career, and now he's finally got the power to make good on all those threats 
. And I gotta ask, where do we draw the line between accountability and personal vendetta? Trump's actions are setting a pretty sad precedent for future administrations – if they can just use their power to settle scores with whoever gets in their way 
. Not good, not good at all 
. And now the Justice Department is basically a shell of its former self because Trump has purged all the "enemies" he can find