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A notable topic was the politicization of the Department of Justice, especially regarding Trump’s controversial statements about the January 6th committee members. Trump's declaration that committee members should be imprisoned raised eyebrows, leading to a discussion about the senator’s role in the confirmation process versus the broader political ramifications.
The congressman made it clear that while he could not influence the president's prerogatives, he firmly believed that using federal power to prosecute political adversaries is a misapplication of justice. This important boundary must be respected to prevent the FBI and DOJ from becoming tools of political warfare.
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