Trump Attacks Critics and Justice Department in DOJ Speech

President Trump denounces opponents, vows DOJ overhaul, and defends controversial judicial allies during a rare address at the Department of Justice.

President Trump labeled his legal and political opponents as 'scum' and 'corrupt,' accusing them of undermining democracy and calling for their imprisonment.
In his speech, Trump criticized the Justice Department's independence, describing himself as the 'chief law enforcement officer' and pledging to reshape the agency's leadership and priorities.
Trump praised U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who dismissed a classified documents case against him, fueling speculation about her potential Supreme Court nomination.
The president boasted about pardoning individuals convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot, referring to them as 'political prisoners.'
Critics, including civil rights groups and lawmakers, warned that the speech undermines public trust in the Justice Department and signals a dangerous erosion of democratic norms.