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50. "Hanging that banner should put to rest any doubt that Donald Trump has hijacked the independence of the Justice Dept."

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Sat Feb 21, 2026, 03:11 AM

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”
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“Hanging that banner should put to rest any doubt that Donald Trump has hijacked the independence of the Justice Department. He — not the American people — is the only client DOJ’s current leadership serves."
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/banner-president-donald-trump-displayed-doj-headquarters-washington-rcna259795

Large banner of Trump unfurled at Justice Department headquarters
The DOJ has traditionally operated with a degree of separation from the White House to prevent the department's powers from being abused for political purposes.
www.nbcnews.com
6:17 PM · Feb 19, 2026

â€œHanging that banner should put to rest any doubt that Donald Trump has hijacked the independence of the Justice Department. He â€” not the American people â€” is the only client DOJâ€™s current leadership serves." www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
— Ryan J. Reilly â€œpaints a vivid and urgent portrait ofâ€¦ disarrayâ€ (@ryanjreilly.com) 2026-02-19T23:17:46.920Z

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