A stunning new report from NBC News (Ryan J. Reilly, Sarah Fitzpatrick & David Rohde, March 11, 2025) reveals that Trump’s Justice Department is dismantling the Public Integrity Section, the DOJ’s top anti-corruption unit. The section, responsible for prosecuting federal, state, and local corruption cases, is being gutted, with only a handful of staff remaining.
🔴 Key Details:
The Public Integrity Section, created after Watergate, has led major corruption cases against politicians from both parties.
Prosecutors were told to take new assignments, effectively sidelining independent corruption investigations.
The unit’s cases are now being reassigned to U.S. attorneys—who are Trump-appointed political figures.
Last month, multiple DOJ officials resigned when Trump’s team demanded corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams be dropped.
⚠️ Why This Matters:
Critics warn that moving corruption prosecutions under political appointees could shield Trump allies and target opponents.
The decision mirrors tactics seen in Hungary, Russia, and China, where judicial independence has been undermined.
The DOJ’s restructuring follows Trump’s executive order to “end the weaponization” of law enforcement, raising concerns about partisan motivations.
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