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Jul 1, 2025 Trump called for an investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Corroborated Institutions and Governance
Calling for investigation of a prior administration official demonstrates use of executive power to target political opponents.
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- Trump called for investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas — At a press conference in Ochopee, Florida, Trump called for an investigation into Alejandro Mayorkas, who served as Homeland Security Secretary under President Joe Biden. The call for investigation occurred in the context of Trump's broader statements about arresting and deporting individuals.
- Trump calls for investigation into political opponents — President Trump called for an investigation into Alejandro Mayorkas, the Homeland Security Secretary, and threatened to arrest New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani if he does not cooperate with ICE. Trump made unfounded claims about Mamdani's citizenship status, asserting he is a communist and suggesting he is in the U.S. illegally.
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Week 24 – 2025-06-28–2025-07-04
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