President Trump campaigned on a promise to use the justice system to seek retribution against his perceived political enemies. Yesterday, the Justice Department indicted former FBI director James Comey on two criminal counts.
The decision to bring a case against Comey is a turning point for the Department of Justice.
NPR senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson and Justice correspondent Carrie Johnson explain how Trump is following through on his campaign promise to punish his enemies. The rapid remaking of the justice system under his guidance is also feeding Trump's efforts to consolidate more power into the executive branch.
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