Trump Formalizes Attacks on Political Foes
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President Trump is escalating his use of presidential power to target perceived enemies. He recently signed memos directing investigations into two former officials who opposed him, marking a formalization of his previous informal efforts. A third memo targets the law firm Susman Godfrey, which has successfully sued media outlets for spreading Trump's election lies. This represents a significant escalation in Trump's use of government resources for political retribution.
President Trump is escalating his use of presidential power to target perceived enemies. He recently signed memos directing investigations into two former officials who opposed him, marking a formalization of his previous informal efforts. A third memo targets the law firm Susman Godfrey, which has successfully sued media outlets for spreading Trump's election lies. This represents a significant escalation in Trump's use of government resources for political retribution.
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