An emboldened Justice Department with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at the helm is ramping up efforts to investigate and prosecute President Trump’s perceived enemies
The Wall Street Journal • Politics • May 31, 2026
The president has asked the Justice Department to investigate more than four dozen enemies, leading to a spate of prosecutions.
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