Jake Tapper

Rank 14 of 47

Score 107

Reposted by Jake Tapper 🦅

From the resignation letter of AUSA Hagan Scotten:

"I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me."

Barb McQuade

@BarbMcQuade

133d

DOJ leadership has put all Public Integrity Section lawyers into a room with 1 hour to decide who will dismiss Adams indictment or else all will be fired. Sending them strength to stand by their oath, which is to support the Constitution, not the president’s political agenda. 🇺🇸

2/14/2025, 4:28:50 PM

The statement is a strong critique of a perceived misuse of prosecutorial power, expressing a refusal to comply with what the author views as unethical demands. The tone is defiant and critical, aimed at upholding legal and ethical standards.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to prevent harm by refusing to engage in actions deemed unethical. [+2]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
It respects the dignity of others by standing against perceived misuse of power, though it uses strong language that could be seen as disrespectful. [-1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in criticism of actions rather than personal attacks, though it uses strong language. [+1]