Deputy AG Warns of 'Unprecedented Rise' in Threats to Public Officials

Lisa Monaco Criticizes Claims of DOJ Politicization, Assures Independence in Investigations

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco warns of an 'unprecedented rise' in threats to public officials, including law enforcement agents, prosecutors, judges, and election officials.
Monaco reports that in the past week alone, there have been cases involving threats to kill FBI agents, a Supreme Court justice, and three presidential candidates.
Monaco criticizes claims of politicization within the Justice Department, stating that such accusations are a 'disservice' to the dedicated men and women of the DOJ and contribute to a toxic environment.
Monaco asserts that the Justice Department operates independently, without regard to who's in the White House or Congress, and that all ongoing investigations are handled based on facts and law, free of outside or inappropriate influence.
Monaco also highlights the national security challenges at the U.S. border, assuring that the DOJ and FBI are working with the Department of Homeland Security and the intelligence community to address these issues.