In recent years, public officials of both parties have accused law enforcement authorities of “weaponizing” criminal law, particularly against political opponents. Now, Republicans in the House of Representatives have shown that it is not only the criminal law that can be illegitimately weaponized — the rules of professional conduct for lawyers can serve as an additional weapon.
When President Biden honored Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Rep. Liz Cheney with a presidential citizenship award, they shared a common bond: Parlay Jan. 6 into the destruction of Donald Trump.
Rep. Bennie Thompson told CBS News, "When I hear someone about to be sworn into the presidency of the United States say he wants to lock you up for doing your job, I believe it."
President-elect Donald Trump has named and shamed 11 people who are on the White House blacklist to serve in his administration. The list includes some of Trump’s well known “enemies” who served in his first administration and have since spoken out about the dangers of a second Trump term, including John Bolton and Mike Pence.