Demand DOJ Independence from Presidential Interference

President Trump's intention to fire Erik Siebert, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is unconstitutional. This apparent retaliation for Siebert's inability to find sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud strikes at the heart of our justice system and the rule of law. The Department of Justice must represent the interests of the American people, not serve as a personal legal tool for the President. The plan to remove a career prosecutor for failing to pursue politically motivated charges is reminiscent of tactics used in dictatorships, not democracies. This is especially concerning given that AG James recently won a $354 million verdict against Trump for financial fraud committed by the Trump Organization. Immediate action is necessary to protect the independence of the DOJ and prevent the weaponization of our justice system for political vendettas. Career prosecutors like Siebert should be free to follow evidence without fear of retaliation. The integrity of our legal institutions is at stake. An investigation into the roles of individuals like Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, who have been associated with efforts to undermine the DOJ's independence, is crucial. Their actions, along with others who may be enabling this abuse of power, must be scrutinized and held accountable. Bondi and Patel's involvement in attempts to compromise the DOJ's impartiality is a direct assault on the principles of justice our nation holds dear. The DOJ's primary duty is to uphold justice impartially, not to shield the President from legal consequences or target his perceived enemies. Taking a stand against this dangerous erosion of our democratic principles is imperative. Protect our prosecutors, defend the rule of law, and ensure that the DOJ remains an institution that serves all Americans, not just those in power. The American people deserve a Department of Justice that operates independently and in their best interests, free from political interference or personal agendas.