"From late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel's suspension to Pentagon restrictions on reporters and an apparent public appeal to Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue legal cases against his adversaries, Trump has escalated moves to consolidate power in his second administration and root out those who have spoken out against him. In a post on social media this weekend addressed to Bondi, Trump said "nothing is being done" on investigations into some of his foes."
"Trump posted somewhat of an open letter on social media Saturday to his top prosecutor to advance such inquiries, including a mortgage fraud probe into New York Attorney General Letitia James and a possible threat case against former FBI Director James Comey. He posted that he had "reviewed over 30 statements and posts" that he characterized as criticizing his administration for a lack of action on investigations."
Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to target perceived political enemies, triggering debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions. Actions cited include the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, Pentagon reporter restrictions and public appeals to Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue legal cases. Trump urged immediate action, saying investigations show nothing is being done and declaring that justice must be served. He has pushed probes including a mortgage fraud inquiry into New York Attorney General Letitia James and a possible threat case against former FBI Director James Comey. Critics warned against replicating politicized investigations.
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