America Isn't Supposed to Have Political Prosecutions The recent legal filings by James Comey detailing the Trump administration's vindictive and meritless prosecution against him have shed light on a disturbing trend in the exercise of presidential power.
What sets this episode apart is not just the brazen nature of the allegations, but also the ease with which President Trump has been able to use his office to target perceived enemies.
The fact that Trump has been openly targeting Comey for nearly a decade is hardly newsworthy on its own. However, what's striking is how little effort he's put into disguising his intentions.