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Trump escalates retribution campaign eight months into his second term, publicly pressuring Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi to investigate political opponents.

President installs loyalists in key prosecutor positions while Pentagon restricts media access and ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel ‘s show indefinitely.

Moves spark bipartisan concerns about free speech and political prosecutions, with some Republicans expressing alarm over precedent.

Eight months into his second term, President Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.

Trump has escalated moves to consolidate power

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