Trump administration uses Justice Department to investigate political opponents and critics

The Trump administration is using the Justice Department to investigate political opponents and critics, which many see as an attempt to use the government for political retribution. The DOJ has subpoenaed officials in Minnesota and is investigating Democratic lawmakers, while also launching a probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski has said she may vote against Trump's future nominations over the Powell investigation, and some Republican lawmakers have broken with the president on the issue. The actions have led to accusations from Democrats and others that Trump is politicizing the Justice Department to target his enemies.