Three Moves to Counter a Weaponized DOJ

The Bulwark argues that Trump’s use of the DOJ to target opponents must be confronted with three concrete moves: publicly pledge to prosecute enablers if the political balance tilts, use FOIA requests (as Gavin Newsom did) to force disclosure and test the investigations’ legitimacy, and seek dismissal or legal challenges when prosecutions appear vindictive. The piece warns that such abuses threaten the rule of law and First Amendment rights, and urges ongoing public and legal resistance to defend democracy.