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EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 42 MIN

Justice Weaponized

from The Briefing with Michael Waldman · host Brennan Center for Justice

President Trump has done away with the Justice Department’s historic independence, firing career prosecutors and using the department to pursue his political enemies. Former DOJ leaders under Republican and Democratic administrations break down what is happening inside the department and what can be done about its weaponization.Speakers:Peter Keisler, Former Acting Attorney General Vanita Gupta, Former Associate Attorney General Host: Michael Waldman, President, Brennan CenterRecorded on October 24, 2025.Keep up with the Brennan Center’s work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing, at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing.The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.

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President Trump has done away with the Justice Department’s historic independence, firing career prosecutors and using the department to pursue his political enemies. Former DOJ leaders under Republican and Democratic administrations break down what is happening inside the department and what can be done about its weaponization.Speakers:Peter Keisler, Former Acting Attorney General Vanita Gupta, Former Associate Attorney General Host: Michael Waldman, President, Brennan CenterRecorded on October 24, 2025.Keep up with the Brennan Center’s work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing, at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing.The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.

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