Totally, and it epitomizes the fundamental corruption of this administration, namely, that if you’re rich or loyal enough, you are beyond the reach of the law.

There’s something so tacky about the Deputy Attorney General tweeting this way. You have a ton of power! Why are you talking like a troll??

Lawyers for former FBI Director @jamescomey.bsky.social & @newyorkstateag.bsky.social Letitia Jame challenged the appointment of Lindsay Halligan as interim U.S. attorney. @lawofruby.bsky.social @anthonycoley.bsky.social @brendanballou.bsky.social

It is! It’s going to fall to state and local enforcers to protect people from these forces.

Context:

Also, at the end, I got to share this quote from @lea9223.bsky.social, about the importance of hope, which I think is very moving:

When Sen. Russ Feingold taught law school classes, he taught about (1) the Great Lakes Region of Africa and (2) the complicated laws of the Senate. When Sinema taught a course, she taught about fundraising.

Thanks — yes, it’s astounding. Given that the #2 DoD official is a private equity guy I suppose it isn’t surprising. Still, I’m investigating how we can pursue some of this corruption civilly if the DOJ refuses to.

Executive pay packages affect how companies act. Future administrations more concerned about antitrust than this one should scrutinize how these pay packages are likely to affect corporate concentration and power.