JOURNAL ARTICLE

The DOJ Isn't Enforcing the Law. It's Protecting the President.

  • Published In: Bloomberg Opinion, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McQuade, Barbara 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Department of Justice (DOJ) under Attorney General Pam Bondi during President Donald Trump's second term, arguing that it has operated more as a political tool serving Trump’s interests than as an impartial law enforcement agency. It highlights the DOJ’s flawed compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, including delayed disclosures and withholding documents related to Trump despite legal requirements. The piece also discusses allegations against Trump found in the Epstein files, which were initially omitted from public release, and critiques the DOJ’s broader actions as reflecting a departure from legal norms toward political loyalty. The article draws parallels between Trump’s DOJ leadership style and that of Roy Cohn, a controversial lawyer known for disregarding legal ethics. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg Opinion. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192350644
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