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The case marks a flashpoint in the Trump administration's broader effort to target perceived political enemies through the Department of Justice. Career prosecutors in Virginia are growing increasingly concerned that legal decisions are being overridden by political directives, which threatens the department's independence and credibility. Yusi's resistance follows the abrupt resignation of her predecessor, Erik Siebert, who was removed after refusing to pursue charges against James and former FBI Director James Comey.

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Trump has publicly demanded criminal charges against James, labeling her "SCUM" on Truth Social and accusing her of leading a politically motivated "witch hunt." His calls for prosecution intensified after James secured a civil fraud verdict against him and the Trump Organization, resulting in a $454 million penalty, later overturned on appeal. ...