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President Trump uses the Justice Department to go after his political opponents

President Trump seeks revenge for multiple cases filed against him during the Biden administration.

Donald Trump speaks in front of a podium.
President Donald Trump speaks at the Justice Department in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025. (Pool via AP)

President Trump has been using the Justice Department to go after his political enemies. The judicial branch, along with Congress, is expected to keep the executive branch in check, but is the balance of power shifting?