CSPAN(@cspan):.@SenAdamSchiff (D-CA) asks former AG Ashcroft if presidents can ask the AG to prosecute enemies: Schiff: "If you do have a problem with that, please say so." Ashcroft: "I believe the president needs to be an advocate of strong law enforcement and that includes enemies of his."

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2026.07.16 15:54

.@SenAdamSchiff (D-CA) asks former AG Ashcroft if presidents can ask the AG to prosecute enemies: Schiff: "If you do have a problem with that, please say so." Ashcroft: "I believe the president needs to be an advocate of strong law enforcement and that includes enemies of his."