President Trump's campaign of vengeance against his perceived enemies has hit a roadblock. A judge in the Eastern District of Virginia recently dismissed cases brought by former FBI Director James Comey and New York state Attorney General Letitia James due to improper appointment of the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan.
Halligan's dismissal is significant because both Comey and James were high on Trump's enemies list, with the President directly soliciting their prosecutions from Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "What about Comey, Adam 'Shifty' Schiff, Leticia???…We can't delay any longer, it's killing our reputation and credibility."
The dismissals may be a major setback for Trump, who has struggled to find lawyers willing to bring the indictments. However, the administration is far from defeated, with the Department of Defense announcing an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, for appearing in a recent video reminding US service members that they have the right to refuse unlawful orders.
Kelly's potential court martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice could be a significant escalation in Trump's efforts to target his enemies. While the rule of law has largely held against Trump's efforts so far, it is clear that he intends to keep trying.
As Thanksgiving week approaches, one can't help but wonder if this latest development will spark any meaningful action or simply serve as another example of the administration's propensity for baseless investigations and politically motivated prosecutions.
Halligan's dismissal is significant because both Comey and James were high on Trump's enemies list, with the President directly soliciting their prosecutions from Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: "What about Comey, Adam 'Shifty' Schiff, Leticia???…We can't delay any longer, it's killing our reputation and credibility."
The dismissals may be a major setback for Trump, who has struggled to find lawyers willing to bring the indictments. However, the administration is far from defeated, with the Department of Defense announcing an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, for appearing in a recent video reminding US service members that they have the right to refuse unlawful orders.
Kelly's potential court martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice could be a significant escalation in Trump's efforts to target his enemies. While the rule of law has largely held against Trump's efforts so far, it is clear that he intends to keep trying.
As Thanksgiving week approaches, one can't help but wonder if this latest development will spark any meaningful action or simply serve as another example of the administration's propensity for baseless investigations and politically motivated prosecutions.
...I mean, it's not like Trump is going to stop trying to take down his enemies but at least some of these cases are getting dismissed. the whole thing with Halligan being appointed as prosecutor was sketchy from the start and it's good that the judge saw through it 
. now about Kelly... I don't think a court martial over him reminding service members of their rights is necessary 
, we need to focus on supporting our troops instead of targeting them. let's hope this whole thing doesn't escalate further 
what's next? is he gonna start investigating all the ppl who tweeted against him? 
it's getting old, like a worn-out shoe that nobody wants to wear anymore. 
his whole thing is just a bunch of noise, but I guess it's entertaining for some ppl 
The fact that he's trying to use the military justice system on some senator just shows how low he's willing to go. AND THE PROSECUTOR IN THESE CASES IS BEING DISMISSED? THAT'S A BIG DEAL!!! It's like the whole thing is starting to unravel, and I FOR ONE AM THRILLED TO SEE IT! 
? Anyway, I guess it's not surprising that Trump is trying to bully his way out of trouble again. It's just a bit...amusing how he thinks soliciting the help of another AG to get a case dismissed is going to fly under the radar 
. And I hope Mark Kelly's video doesn't land him in hot water...or at least not as hot as Trump's Twitter account 
. As for the upcoming Thanksgiving week, let's just say my turkey is looking a little more tender than some people's reputation these days 
meanwhile in other news mark kelly's getting investigated by doj for talking about refusing unlawful orders like isnt that already a thing?? 
... I mean, Trump's been saying some pretty wild stuff lately and it feels like he's just not going to stop until someone puts his foot down. I've got friends who are military veterans and they're always telling me how much they value their sense of duty and honor. It's frustrating when politicians start making it harder for them to do what they know is right.
, Trump's drama never ends 
! I mean, what's next? 
to Halligan's appointment, and now it looks like Trump's enemies list is getting smaller 
. Come on, dude, can't he just chill? 
But seriously, this investigation into Kelly could get pretty intense 
. And honestly, who needs this kind of drama during Thanksgiving week? 
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or another where the administration escalates its attacks and sparks some chaos 
. Time will tell if he'll back down or just dig in deeper 
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but I'm trying to see the bright side here... I mean, if these high-ranking officials can't bring an indictment it means they're really doing something right in their jobs 
I feel like Trump's actions are really taking a toll on his enemies... and it's not just about them, it's also about our democracy 
. It's like he's trying to break the system from within. I don't know how much more of this we can take before someone speaks out against him. The idea that he's targeting public figures for their opinions is just chilling 
. Can we really expect politicians to act with integrity when they're under so much scrutiny? 
. Can't even get a simple case filed without throwing shade at everyone involved 
. Mark Kelly's right to refuse orders is being trampled on under Trump's watch, that's not leadership, that's authoritarianism 
. The fact that Trump himself was involved in soliciting prosecutions from Pam Bondi raises serious questions about his motives 
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. I mean, we all knew this guy was gonna keep pushing his luck, but come on, man! Can't he just let it go?! 
especially since it was because the prosecutor got appointed improperly. And let's be real, if someone's gonna take on Lindsey Halligan, they're basically taking on the whole Trump machine 
and I'm thinking, have you guys tried those? They're made from recycled materials and look pretty cool too. Anyway, back to this Trump thing... what if we took the same "investigation" energy and applied it to making our planet a better place? Like, instead of going after politicians, we could be using that same "vengeance" mindset to tackle climate change, deforestation, or pollution. It's like, what would happen if we all just collectively decided to make some positive changes for once?