“The Judiciary Committee stands ready to advance President Trump's next Attorney General nominee.”
“the rot at the Department of Justice begins and ends with Donald Trump.”
“Democrats will fight this budget tooth and nail to ensure it never becomes law.”
“Donald Trump is one of the most unpopular presidents at this point in his presidency in history”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“The moment I was born on U.S. soil I was born a citizen, and I’ll be damned if Donald Trump tries to take that away from me.”

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On the recordJanuary 19, 2025
Look, it's a power grab by the by the new President Trump and his administration. They're going to try to bend the agencies and the Department of Justice, for that matter, to their will.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California
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Senator Padilla comments on President Trump's actions regarding the Justice Department.

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