He decried his adversaries, often in profane terms, and cast himself as a victim of unfair and biased prosecutions.
In a speech at the Justice Department, President Trump pledged to "expel rogue actors" and "corrupt forces" from the government, claiming his predecessors turned the department into one of "injustice." He vowed to expose their "egregious crimes" and restore justice. The visit, the first by a president in a decade, highlighted his desire to influence the department after previous criminal investigations and occurred amidst discussions about depoliticizing the agency. Trump's past actions, including encouraging investigations and clashing with attorneys general, have challenged traditional norms regarding the Justice Department's independence.
