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Chris Coons: “You’re in charge of a Department of Justice I don’t recognize: prosecuting the president’s political enemies, firing…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2026
You’re in charge of a Department of Justice I don’t recognize: prosecuting the president’s political enemies, firing rank-and-file prosecutors and FBI agents because of the cases they were assigned to, slashing grants for law enforcement and public safety.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Questioning Todd Blanche at confirmation hearing.

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