‘Department of REVENGE’: New book details how Trump reshaped the DOJ to go after his enemies

President 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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