During the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt expressed his desire to hear President-elect Donald Trump's Attorney General pick, Pam Bondi, discuss the importance of accountability at the Justice Department. Schmitt criticized what he referred to as the orchestration of legal actions against President Trump, accusing federal and state prosecutors of attempting to imprison him indefinitely.
When asked if he anticipates Bondi seeking retribution against Trump's adversaries, Schmitt emphasized the need for accountability. He suggested that all individuals at the Department of Justice involved in prosecuting Trump should be terminated immediately. Furthermore, Schmitt indicated that there should likely be investigations into the actions of these individuals.
On the other hand, Sen. Lindsey Graham took a more nuanced stance, stating that the decision to prosecute individuals should be based on their actions. When questioned about Bondi's involvement in Trump's efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, Graham dismissed concerns, describing her as highly qualified for the role.
Overall, the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing highlighted differing perspectives on the issue of accountability within the Justice Department. While some senators, like Schmitt, called for immediate action against those involved in prosecuting Trump, others, such as Graham, emphasized the importance of evaluating individual actions before considering prosecution.
