Overview

• President Trump accused the Department of Justice under previous administrations of corruption and politically motivated actions against him and his allies.
• He pledged to dismantle what he described as a 'two-tier system of justice' and hold former officials accountable for alleged abuses of power.
• Trump praised Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Judge Aileen Cannon for their roles in supporting his administration's agenda.
• Critics, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, condemned the speech as unprecedented and damaging to the DOJ's independence and traditions.
• Trump also highlighted his pardoning of individuals convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot, referring to them as 'political prisoners.'