Trump fired a prosecutor who found no evidence against opponents, replacing him with a White House aide, sparking concerns over politicizing justice.

Trump faced widespread backlash for publicly urging the Justice Department to pursue legal action against political opponents, including Senator Adam Schiff and Attorney General Letitia James, accusing them of mortgage fraud. Despite a federal prosecutor concluding there was insufficient evidence for charges, Trump fired the investigator and appointed a White House aide to replace him, raising concerns about politicizing federal law enforcement. Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, warned the actions threaten the independence of the justice system and democratic norms, likening the behavior to authoritarian tactics. The controversy underscores growing anxiety over the erosion of institutional safeguards and the use of government power to target political adversaries.