September 21, 2025

Get ready for some hot political drama! U.S. President Donald Trump is shouting loud and clear: "We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility." On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Trump publicly urged the Justice Department to take action against his sworn enemies. In a sharp social media post addressed to "Pam"—most likely Attorney General Pam Bondi—Trump expressed anger over the Justice Department's slow steps against California Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Both are Democrats and accused, by Trump’s close ally Bill Pulte, of faking mortgage application documents. Trump’s frustration hit a boiling point on Friday, September 19, 2025, when he fired Erik Siebert, the federal prosecutor overseeing the probe into Letitia James. Siebert reportedly told his staff he would resign after saying there wasn't enough evidence to charge James with mortgage fraud. Calling it a "GREAT CASE," Trump insisted to the press that many legal experts agreed with him. Adam Schiff and Letitia James aren’t strangers to Trump’s wrath. Schiff, during Trump’s first term, led the impeachment trial accusing the President of pressuring Ukraine to influence the 2020 election. Though Trump was acquitted twice, including in the second impeachment for inciting the January 6 Capitol attack, the political tension remains fierce. Letitia James went after Trump with a big civil fraud lawsuit, accusing him of inflating his wealth to grab better loans and insurance deals. Though Trump was ordered to pay a massive $464 million, a higher court later removed that penalty but kept the judgment. Trump erupted on Saturday, saying, "They impeached me twice, and indicted me (5 times!), OVER NOTHING. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!" Adding spice, Trump has been convicted on 34 felony charges related to hush money payments, and recently a court upheld an $83.3 million penalty for defaming E. Jean Carroll, whom he was found to have assaulted. In a bold move late Saturday, Trump announced he appointed White House aide Lindsey Halligan, described as a "tough, smart, and loyal attorney," to take over Siebert’s role. Halligan also led a review of the Smithsonian Institution’s content for "divisive or partisan narratives." The Justice Department’s independence is under fire, as critics say Trump’s actions shake its foundation. While investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election had paused after his 2024 re-election, the president’s legal and political battles continue to light up headlines. The saga shows no signs of cooling down!

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