Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department with Investigative Reporters Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis.

In this episode of the Bill Press Pod, Bill speaks with Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis about their new book, Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department. They discuss the transformation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Trump administration, highlighting how it shifted focus to serve Trump's political and personal agendas. The conversation covers significant actions taken by the DOJ, such as targeting political adversaries, unprecedented raids on journalists, and the controversial handling of the FBI's investigation into Trump's classified documents. They also delve into how the Biden administration's DOJ, led by Merrick Garland, hesitated in taking swift action against Trump after January 6th and their overall cautious approach to investigating Trump, which may have impacted public trust. The discussion explores the lasting damage to the DOJ's credibility and the challenges of restoring public confidence in the face of a divided nation. You can get a copy of their great book here, Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department. Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Ironworkers Union. More information at Ironworkers.org. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.