Trump’s legal allies set the stage for DOJ investigations of adversaries
Mark Paoletta, an Attorney General candidate, backed Trump's power to order DOJ prosecutions. Mike Davis called for criminal investigations of Special Counsel Jack Smith and N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James.
A firebrand legal adviser to the president-elect and a conservative lawyer under consideration for the post of attorney general appear to be setting the stage for investigations and prosecutions of Donald Trump’s legal adversaries, including special counsel Jack Smith and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The threats come as Trump campaign aides say that the president-elect considers his choice for attorney general to be his most important single appointment.
Over the last several days, Mike Davis, an outspoken conservative lawyer who is advising the Trump transition on Justice Department issues, has said in interviews that Smith belongs in prison and that James could be prosecuted.
“I dare you to try to continue your lawfare against President Trump in his second term,” Davis, a Republican lawyer who often uses provocative language, said during an appearance on the podcast of pro-Trump influencer Benny Johnson.
“Listen here, sweetheart,” Davis continued, addressing James. “We’re not messing around this time, and we will put your fat ass in prison for conspiracy against rights. I promise you that.”
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