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After taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump should make it a top priority to remove key staff members at the Department of Justice (DOJ) who played a role in pursuing politically motivated criminal cases against him, argues Senator Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri. Schmitt, who previously served as Missouri’s Attorney General, believes these DOJ officials were working not to uphold justice, but to undermine the will of American voters.

Schmitt pointed out that individuals who were involved in efforts to keep Trump off the ballot or lock him up over political differences were part of an overreach against democracy. He remarked on NBC’s Meet the Press that anyone involved in this partisan agenda should be held accountable for attempting to meddle in the democratic process. “They tried to label Trump as a ‘threat to democracy’ simply because they disagreed with his policies. This kind of abuse has to be addressed,” Schmitt said.

The DOJ, under Special Counsel Jack Smith, has indicted Trump in two major cases—one related to alleged mishandling of classified documents and another concerning supposed efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. However, both cases have faced serious legal setbacks, with one case dismissed in Florida and the other put on hold just before the 2024 election. Despite this, Smith is reportedly preparing to step down as the legal battles against Trump wind down.

Schmitt emphasizes that these politically charged legal battles were not grounded in law but in a desire to harm Trump’s political future. He believes there must be accountability for these abuses of power. As President, Trump could potentially instruct the DOJ to halt these cases, which is why many viewed his legal team’s strategy as one of delay.

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In addition to federal cases, Trump also faces legal challenges at the state level, including the 34-count “hush money” case and a 10-count case in Georgia concerning alleged election tampering. These state-level cases are beyond Trump’s presidential authority to intervene in, but Schmitt suggests these too should be closely scrutinized for any signs of misconduct or bias.

Throughout his 2024 campaign, Trump vowed to hold accountable those who attempted to derail his political career, promising to prosecute those involved in “election interference” and “prosecutorial misconduct” to the fullest extent of the law. His remarks on Truth Social in September made it clear that he is prepared to seek justice for those who he believes conspired against him.

Trump’s early picks for key positions in his administration show his commitment to tackling this issue head-on. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz was initially considered for Attorney General, but due to controversy surrounding his legal troubles, Trump shifted gears and chose former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi instead. Schmitt, who had also been rumored as a potential AG nominee, praised Bondi as an excellent choice, stressing her experience and leadership in Florida.

While some may call for vengeance, Trump has made it clear that his focus is not on seeking personal retribution, but rather on making America successful again. He told Fox News that while he would not seek revenge, he would ensure that those who wronged him would be held accountable—but only after giving them a fair chance to right their wrongs. “I’m not interested in destroying people, but I will not allow those who did wrong to escape accountability,” Trump stated.

In the coming years, as Trump prepares for his return to the White House, it’s clear that holding the DOJ accountable for political weaponization will be a key priority in his administration.