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‘Department of REVENGE’: New book examines how Trump reshaped the DOJ to go after his enemies
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June 9, 2026
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6:34Now PlayingPresident Trump has formally nominated Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently. Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal defense attorney, could face a contentious confirmation battle in the Senate. NYT reporter Delvin Barrett joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book, “The Department of Revenge: How Trump Took Control of American Justice." Barrett details how the Trump administration dismantled the Justice Department in 2025 and re-engineered it to go after the president’s perceived enemies.
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