Today more than 1000 alumni of @TheJusticeDept, who collectively served administrations from Eisenhower to Trump, released a statement explaining why DOJ’s rules demand that Trump’s candidacy have no effect on the ongoing investigations of him. /1 medium.com/@DOJ.Alumni/do…
According to the statement, “[N]o law, Departmental rule, or policy … precludes investigating or prosecuting a political candidate whose conduct is potentially criminal, or … counsels treating such a person differently” from others. /2
Instead, #DOJ’s rules say that “political considerations should have no role in a prosecutor’s investigative or charging decisions.” Prosecutors make decisions based on the facts and the law. /3
As the alums explain, “[a]ny other result would undermine our democratic system of government by politicizing law enforcement,” and creating dangerous incentives to run for office. /4
The Special Counsel is required to follow DOJ’s rules and Jack Smith’s appointment underscores that the ongoing investigations of Trump are appropriate and will continue. /5
“Pursuit of the presidency must be about serving the American people, not shielding a candidate from accountability for criminal wrongdoing,” the DOJ alums continue. /6
Listen to @johnson_carrie’s coverage of the statement released by DOJ alumni on @NPR here at the 48-second mark. /Fin
tinyurl.com/43zmtey5
tinyurl.com/43zmtey5
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