Trump Faces Backlash Over DOJ Investigations Into Former DHS Officials

President Trump’s executive orders targeting Christopher Krebs and Miles Taylor draw criticism for potential abuse of power, contradicting his prior rhetoric on presidential authority.

• President Trump signed executive orders directing the DOJ to investigate former DHS officials Christopher Krebs and Miles Taylor, both critics of his administration.
• The orders include a review of Krebs' actions as head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency during the 2020 presidential election.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the actions, asserting they are within the president's authority despite media scrutiny.
• Journalist Jonathan Swan questioned how these directives align with Trump’s past statements that ordering such investigations constitutes abuse of power.
• The controversy highlights broader concerns about executive overreach and the politicization of federal institutions under Trump’s administration.

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