The long list of individuals targeted by Trump in recent weeks includes those who have investigated him or been critical of him, such as former FBI Director James Comey and Justice Department official Bruce Ohr. But the purge goes beyond personal vendettas.
Trump’s attacks on the FBI, the Justice Department, and the intelligence community have broader implications for the rule of law and democratic accountability. By undermining these institutions, Trump is making it harder for them to do their jobs and hold him accountable.