Few of Trump's G.O.P. Rivals Defend Justice Dept. Independence
The evolution of the Republican Party under the influence of former President Donald J. Trump calls into question a post-Watergate norm.
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The evolution of the Republican Party under the influence of former President Donald J. Trump calls into question a post-Watergate norm.
Donald Trump has promised that if he wins back the presidency he will appoint a special prosecutor to “go after” President Joe Biden and his family. But he’s not the only Republican running for president who appears to be abandoning a long-established norm in Washington — presidents keeping their hands out of specific Justice Department investigations and prosecutions. Trump, who leads the GOP field by around 30 percentage points in public national polls, wields such powerful influence that only
Political ad maker Fred Davis III will work on Doug Burgum’s media campaign. The political consultant has served several presidential candidates, including George W. Bush, McCain and John Kasich.
North Dakota’s governor has done some climate-friendly things, but it’s complicated when his state is No. 3 for crude oil production.
Six 2024 Republican presidential candidates are currently serving or have served as a governor prior to their run for the White House.